West Palm Beach, Florida vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 48.5% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $84,507 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in San Diego
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to West Palm Beach, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.5% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  167.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower