Seattle, Washington vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 4.4% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $181,621 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
9% cheaper in San Diego
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Seattle, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.4% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower