San Antonio, Texas vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 78.6% more expensive than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $121,461 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
227% more expensive in San Diego
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to San Antonio, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.6% 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
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  267.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  21.0% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher