Atlanta, Georgia vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 46.6% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $139,434 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in San Diego
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Atlanta, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher