Saratoga, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 62.6% cheaper than Saratoga, California.

You would need a salary of $18,677 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Saratoga, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Saratoga, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in San Diego
than in Saratoga, California
Saratoga, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Saratoga, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.6% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher