Picayune, Mississippi vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 107.0% more expensive than Picayune, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $206,968 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Picayune, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Picayune, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
409% more expensive in San Diego
than in Picayune, Mississippi
Picayune, MS vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Picayune, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.0% 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
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  381.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher