Imperial Beach, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 3.9% more expensive than Imperial Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $77,915 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Imperial Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Imperial Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in San Diego
than in Imperial Beach, California
Imperial Beach, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Imperial Beach, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher