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SACRAMENTO vs. SAN DIEGO
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Sacramento, California vs. San Diego, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in San Diego, California is
31.9%
more expensive
than Sacramento, California.
You would need a salary of
$250,625
in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is
more expensive
than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in San Diego
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Sacramento, San Diego is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
31.9% higher
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Food
4.7% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
97.1% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Utilities
4.5% higher
Commute
0.7% lower
Health
14.4% lower
Taxes
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Personal
0.5% lower
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