San Diego, California vs. El Paso, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Paso, Texas is 48.9% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $44,732 in El Paso, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Paso, Texas is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in El Paso
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. El Paso, TX
Compared to San Diego, El Paso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.9% 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
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower