Wantagh, New York vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 3.8% more expensive than Wantagh, New York.

You would need a salary of $83,001 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wantagh, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Wantagh, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in San Diego
than in Wantagh, New York
Wantagh, NY vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Wantagh, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  29.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower