Smyrna, Georgia vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 41.2% more expensive than Smyrna, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $98,838 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Smyrna, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Smyrna, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in San Diego
than in Smyrna, Georgia
Smyrna, GA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Smyrna, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher