San Diego, California vs. College Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Park, Maryland is 24.5% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $7,550 in College Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Park, Maryland is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in College Park
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. College Park, MD
Compared to San Diego, College Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  9.7% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher