San Diego, California vs. Gardner, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gardner, Kansas is 39.1% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $42,637 in Gardner, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gardner, Kansas is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Gardner
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Gardner, KS
Compared to San Diego, Gardner is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher