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SAN DIEGO vs. LOS ANGELES
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San Diego, California vs. Los Angeles, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is
9.9%
more expensive
than San Diego, California.
You would need a salary of
$93,373
in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is
more expensive
than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to San Diego, Los Angeles is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
9.9% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
5.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
6.8% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.9% lower
Commute
37.5% higher
Health
1.1% higher
Taxes
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Personal
1.0% lower
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