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Cost of Living Calculator - San Diego, California vs Los Angeles, California

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 9.9% more expensive than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $162,579 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to San Diego, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
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  9.9% higher
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  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% higher
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  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  37.5% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
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  Personal
  1.0% lower
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