San Diego, California vs. Medical Lake, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medical Lake, Washington is 36.3% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $47,787 in Medical Lake, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medical Lake, Washington is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Medical Lake
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Medical Lake, WA
Compared to San Diego, Medical Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% lower
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower