Columbia, Missouri vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 78.6% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $89,310 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
209% more expensive in San Diego
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Columbia, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.6% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  253.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  62.9% higher
  Health
  28.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher