Manhattan, New York vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 27.6% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $137,651 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in San Diego
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Manhattan, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% lower
      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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.6% lower
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.3% lower