Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 78.8% more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $143,055 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in San Diego
than in Martinsburg, West Virginia
Martinsburg, WV vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Martinsburg, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.8% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  266.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  40.7% higher
  Health
  27.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher