Alexandria, Virginia vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 14.3% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $91,461 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in San Diego
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Alexandria, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower