Salt Lake City, Utah vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 31.5% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $1,315 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in San Diego
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Salt Lake City, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  28.7% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher