Redwood City, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 42.2% cheaper than Redwood City, California.

You would need a salary of $260,101 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redwood City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Redwood City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in San Diego
than in Redwood City, California
Redwood City, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Redwood City, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower