San Diego, California vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 5.1% more expensive than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $630,659 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than San Diego, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
50% more expensive in New York
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. New York, NY
Compared to San Diego, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.4% higher
  Commute
  50.7% higher
  Health
  43.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher

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