San Diego, California vs. East Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Palo Alto, California is 15.0% more expensive than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $57,512 in East Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Palo Alto, California is more expensive than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in East Palo Alto
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. East Palo Alto, CA
Compared to San Diego, East Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  31.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher