San Diego, California vs. Castine, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Castine, Maine is 29.6% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $70,449 in Castine, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castine, Maine is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Castine
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Castine, ME
Compared to San Diego, Castine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  39.2% lower
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower