Modesto, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 39.6% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $170,312 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in San Diego
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Modesto, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
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  39.6% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
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  Personal
  4.3% higher
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