Smithfield, Rhode Island vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 40.8% more expensive than Smithfield, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $105,619 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithfield, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Smithfield, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in San Diego
than in Smithfield, Rhode Island
Smithfield, RI vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Smithfield, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  15.7% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower