South St. Paul, Minnesota vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 71.6% more expensive than South St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $85,775 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than South St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in San Diego
than in South St. Paul, Minnesota
South St. Paul, MN vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to South St. Paul, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.6% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  209.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower