Bloomington, Minnesota vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 52.5% more expensive than Bloomington, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $168 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Bloomington, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in San Diego
than in Bloomington, Minnesota
Bloomington, MN vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Bloomington, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.5% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower