Athens, Alabama vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 73.8% more expensive than Athens, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $86,891 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is more expensive than Athens, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
200% more expensive in Rancho San Diego
than in Athens, Alabama
Athens, AL vs. Rancho San Diego, CA
Compared to Athens, Rancho San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.8% 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  266.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  66.4% higher
  Health
  28.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher