Saginaw, Michigan vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 102.3% more expensive than Saginaw, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $101,135 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Saginaw, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Saginaw, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
688% more expensive in San Diego
than in Saginaw, Michigan
Saginaw, MI vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Saginaw, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.3% higher
      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
  24.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  527.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher