Santa Clarita, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 8.7% more expensive than Santa Clarita, California.

You would need a salary of $119,620 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Santa Clarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in San Diego
than in Santa Clarita, California
Santa Clarita, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Santa Clarita, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher