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


The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 146.4% more expensive than San Diego, Texas.

You would need a salary of $184,835 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than San Diego, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1176% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in San Diego, Texas
San Diego, TX vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to San Diego, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  146.4% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  939.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  102.8% higher
  Health
  22.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher

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