Cost of Living Calculator - Waconia, Minnesota vs San Diego, California


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 45.0% more expensive than Waconia, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $108,770 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waconia, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Waconia, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in San Diego
than in Waconia, Minnesota
Waconia, MN vs San Diego, CA
Compared to Waconia, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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