Northampton, Massachusetts vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 52.0% more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $76,019 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in San Diego
than in Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton, MA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Northampton, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.0% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  39.1% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher