Signal Mountain, Tennessee vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 47.3% more expensive than Signal Mountain, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $73,646 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Signal Mountain, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Signal Mountain, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in San Diego
than in Signal Mountain, Tennessee
Signal Mountain, TN vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Signal Mountain, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.3% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  35.5% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher