Wichita, Kansas vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 96.6% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $157,255 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
383% more expensive in San Diego
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Wichita, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.6% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  399.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  49.5% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher