Kettering, Ohio vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 90.5% more expensive than Kettering, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $133,349 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kettering, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Kettering, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
326% more expensive in San Diego
than in Kettering, Ohio
Kettering, OH vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Kettering, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.5% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  346.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  53.3% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher