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Seattle, Washington vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 4.4% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $143,385 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
9% cheaper in San Diego
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Seattle, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
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  4.4% lower
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  Food
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% lower
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  Utilities
  49.4% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
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  Personal
  12.1% lower
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