Dickinson, North Dakota vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 74.9% more expensive than Dickinson, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $108,449 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dickinson, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Dickinson, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
226% more expensive in San Diego
than in Dickinson, North Dakota
Dickinson, ND vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Dickinson, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.9% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% higher
  Commute
  78.1% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower