Grand Prairie, Texas vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 58.7% more expensive than Grand Prairie, Texas.

You would need a salary of $187,181 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Grand Prairie, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in San Diego
than in Grand Prairie, Texas
Grand Prairie, TX vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Grand Prairie, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.7% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  208.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher