What is a pro or con of living in San Diego, Californiacompared to Rancho Santa Fe, California?

Median Home Cost is 76% cheaper in San Diego.

What salary do I need to live in San Diego, California copmared to Rancho Santa Fe, California?

A salary of $90,000 in Rancho Santa Fe, California could decrease to $35,724 in San Diego, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RANCHO SANTA FE vs. SAN DIEGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho Santa Fe, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 60.3% cheaper than Rancho Santa Fe, California.

You would need a salary of $35,724 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Fe, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Rancho Santa Fe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in San Diego
than in Rancho Santa Fe, California

Rancho Santa Fe, CA vs. San Diego, CA

Compared to Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

60.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

74.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.1% lower

Commute

2.3% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Rancho Santa Fe, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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