Santa Clara, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 31.8% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $92,105 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in San Diego
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Santa Clara, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% higher
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher