Columbia, South Carolina vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 89.8% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $170,840 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
308% more expensive in San Diego
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Columbia, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
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  89.8% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  372.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  57.3% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
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  Personal
  3.5% higher
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