Cupertino, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 54.5% cheaper than Cupertino, California.

You would need a salary of $68,313 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cupertino, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Cupertino, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in San Diego
than in Cupertino, California
Cupertino, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Cupertino, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.5% lower
      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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower