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AUSTIN vs. SAN DIEGO
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Cost of Living Calculator - Austin, Texas vs San Diego, California

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 24.0% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $74,374 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in San Diego
than in Austin, Texas

Austin, TX vs San Diego, CA

Compared to Austin, San Diego is:

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24.0% higher

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13.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

74.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.7% higher

Commute

9.4% higher

Health

12.4% lower

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Personal

5.2% higher

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