Lynden, Washington vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 35.1% more expensive than Lynden, Washington.

You would need a salary of $67,565 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lynden, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Lynden, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in San Diego
than in Lynden, Washington
Lynden, WA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Lynden, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.4% higher
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower