Huntsville, Alabama vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 76.8% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $90,192 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in San Diego
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Huntsville, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.8% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  321.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  49.1% higher
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher