Socorro, New Mexico vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 118.5% more expensive than Socorro, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $493,875 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Socorro, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Socorro, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
426% more expensive in San Diego
than in Socorro, New Mexico
Socorro, NM vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Socorro, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.5% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  389.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  78.6% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher