Vacaville, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 20.1% more expensive than Vacaville, California.

You would need a salary of $96,120 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vacaville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Vacaville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in San Diego
than in Vacaville, California
Vacaville, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Vacaville, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower