Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 103.0% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $101,519 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
514% more expensive in San Diego
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Scranton, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.0% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  827.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  37.4% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher