Covington, Kentucky vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 96.8% more expensive than Covington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $98,405 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Covington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
390% more expensive in San Diego
than in Covington, Kentucky
Covington, KY vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Covington, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.8% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  537.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% higher