Monrovia, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 4.8% cheaper than Monrovia, California.

You would need a salary of $43,789 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monrovia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Monrovia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in San Diego
than in Monrovia, California
Monrovia, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Monrovia, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher