Cost of Living Calculator - Mars, Pennsylvania vs San Diego, California


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 30.8% more expensive than Mars, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $65,416 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mars, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Mars, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in San Diego
than in Mars, Pennsylvania
Mars, PA vs San Diego, CA
Compared to Mars, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  21.2% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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