Redmond, Washington vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 17.0% cheaper than Redmond, Washington.

You would need a salary of $165,960 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redmond, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Redmond, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in San Diego
than in Redmond, Washington
Redmond, WA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Redmond, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.2% higher
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower