Poughkeepsie, New York vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 56.5% more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York.

You would need a salary of $88,885 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
255% more expensive in San Diego
than in Poughkeepsie, New York
Poughkeepsie, NY vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Poughkeepsie, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.5% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher