Wakefield, Massachusetts vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 8.7% more expensive than Wakefield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $152,244 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wakefield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Wakefield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in San Diego
than in Wakefield, Massachusetts
Wakefield, MA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Wakefield, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower