Pacifica, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 27.8% cheaper than Pacifica, California.

You would need a salary of $54,165 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacifica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Pacifica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in San Diego
than in Pacifica, California
Pacifica, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Pacifica, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% higher
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower