San Diego, California vs. Athens, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens, Ohio is 50.5% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $37,126 in Athens, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Ohio is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Athens
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Athens, OH
Compared to San Diego, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  50.5% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower