Saratoga Springs, New York vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 38.5% more expensive than Saratoga Springs, New York.

You would need a salary of $512,479 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Saratoga Springs, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in San Diego
than in Saratoga Springs, New York
Saratoga Springs, NY vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Saratoga Springs, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  38.6% higher
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower