Brooklyn, New York vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 13.2% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $78,159 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in San Diego
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Brooklyn, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% lower
      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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.2% lower
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  30.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower