Dayton, Ohio vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 125.6% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $112,799 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
696% more expensive in San Diego
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Dayton, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  125.6% 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
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,174.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  48.2% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher