San Diego, California vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 38.0% more expensive than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $82,818 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Manhattan
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to San Diego, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% higher
      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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.2% higher
  Commute
  33.9% higher
  Health
  40.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  41.5% higher