Short Pump, Virginia vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 48.2% more expensive than Short Pump, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $118,595 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Short Pump, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Short Pump, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in San Diego
than in Short Pump, Virginia
Short Pump, VA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Short Pump, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.2% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  43.8% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower