Westminster, Maryland vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 45.2% more expensive than Westminster, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $43,548 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Westminster, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Westminster, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in San Diego
than in Westminster, Maryland
Westminster, MD vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Westminster, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower