Cost of living compared
On a $150,000 salary, Los Angeles leaves you about $314 more a month than San Diego after taxes, rent, commuting and everyday costs. Over 5 years that is roughly $21.3K more saved.
| San Diego, CA | Los Angeles, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Take-home pay | $8,651 | $8,651 |
| Federal income tax | $2,061 | $2,061 |
| State and local income tax | $831 | $831 |
| Rent (median) | $2,223 | $1,879 |
| Commute | $585 | $585 |
| Everyday costs | $1,665 | $1,695 |
| Left over each month | $4,178 | $4,492 |
| Savings after 5 years | $313,424 | $334,765 |
| San Diego | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US average = 100, excluding rent) | 111 | 113 |
| Transit score (100 = car-free is easy) | 40 | 50 |
| Average summer high | 78°F | 92°F |
| Average winter low | 46°F | 44°F |
| Rainy days a year | 43 | 37 |
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