Valparaiso, Indiana vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 59.1% more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $159,127 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in San Diego
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Valparaiso, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.1% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher