Dallas, Texas vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 58.8% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $83,376 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in San Diego
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Dallas, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.8% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher