Idaho Springs, Colorado vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 40.9% more expensive than Idaho Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $70,475 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Idaho Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in San Diego
than in Idaho Springs, Colorado
Idaho Springs, CO vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Idaho Springs, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower