Washington, Utah vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 42.7% more expensive than Washington, Utah.

You would need a salary of $71,352 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Washington, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in San Diego
than in Washington, Utah
Washington, UT vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Washington, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  44.0% higher
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher