SeaTac, Washington vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 21.6% more expensive than SeaTac, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,804 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in SeaTac, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than SeaTac, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in San Diego
than in SeaTac, Washington
Seatac, WA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Seatac, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.6% higher
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower