Cost of Living Calculator - Washington, District of Columbia vs San Diego, California


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 6.5% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $172,542 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in San Diego
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs San Diego, CA
Compared to Washington, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower

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