Shafter, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 59.9% more expensive than Shafter, California.

You would need a salary of $131,135 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Shafter, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Shafter, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in San Diego
than in Shafter, California
Shafter, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Shafter, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.9% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  236.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher