San Diego, California vs. Frederick, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Frederick, Maryland is 32.0% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $51,013 in Frederick, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Frederick, Maryland is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Frederick
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Frederick, MD
Compared to San Diego, Frederick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher