Pacific, Washington vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 25.2% more expensive than Pacific, Washington.

You would need a salary of $81,390 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacific, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Pacific, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in San Diego
than in Pacific, Washington
Pacific, WA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Pacific, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.8% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower