Northfield, Minnesota vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 56.6% more expensive than Northfield, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $299,184 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Northfield, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Northfield, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in San Diego
than in Northfield, Minnesota
Northfield, MN vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Northfield, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.6% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher