Irmo, South Carolina vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 74.0% more expensive than Irmo, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $86,985 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Irmo, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Irmo, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in San Diego
than in Irmo, South Carolina
Irmo, SC vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Irmo, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.0% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  301.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  31.1% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher