Carson City, Nevada vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 44.9% more expensive than Carson City, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $289,792 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson City, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Carson City, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in San Diego
than in Carson City, Nevada
Carson City, NV vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Carson City, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  43.6% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher