Grass Valley, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 27.1% more expensive than Grass Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $19,065 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grass Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Grass Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in San Diego
than in Grass Valley, California
Grass Valley, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Grass Valley, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  53.5% higher
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower