San Diego, California vs. Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is 10.8% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $133,822 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highlands Ranch, Colorado is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Highlands Ranch
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Highlands Ranch, CO
Compared to San Diego, Highlands Ranch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher