Miami, Florida vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 31.0% more expensive than Miami, Florida.

You would need a salary of $524,175 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Miami, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Miami, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in San Diego
than in Miami, Florida
Miami, FL vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Miami, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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