Cost of Living Calculator - Plains, Montana vs San Diego, California


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 80.0% more expensive than Plains, Montana.

You would need a salary of $90,011 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plains, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Plains, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in San Diego
than in Plains, Montana
Plains, MT vs San Diego, CA
Compared to Plains, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.0% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  406.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  60.3% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher

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