Cost of Living Calculator - Wellesley, Massachusetts vs San Diego, California


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 32.0% cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $50,975 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in San Diego
than in Wellesley, Massachusetts
Wellesley, MA vs San Diego, CA
Compared to Wellesley, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% lower
      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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower

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