Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 55.3% more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $93,166 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in San Diego
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Virginia Beach, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.3% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  22.7% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher