Columbus, Ohio vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 85.6% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $92,824 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
278% more expensive in San Diego
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Columbus, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.6% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  309.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  33.4% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher