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DETROIT vs. SAN DIEGO
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Detroit, Michigan vs. San Diego, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in San Diego, California is
80.8%
more expensive
than Detroit, Michigan.
You would need a salary of
$271,251
in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is
more expensive
than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1064% more expensive in San Diego
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Detroit, San Diego is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
80.8% higher
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, Taxes not Considered
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Food
23.3% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
1,103.0% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
14.6% higher
Commute
32.6% lower
Health
8.8% higher
Taxes
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Personal
9.0% higher
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