Cottonwood, Idaho vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 87.4% more expensive than Cottonwood, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $93,692 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cottonwood, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Cottonwood, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in San Diego
than in Cottonwood, Idaho
Cottonwood, ID vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Cottonwood, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.4% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  212.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% higher
  Commute
  72.9% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher