Montgomery, Alabama vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 107.5% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $332,005 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
557% more expensive in San Diego
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Montgomery, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.5% 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
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  666.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  47.7% higher
  Health
  26.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher