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Cost of living compared

San Diego vs Los Angeles

On a $60,000 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 $19.2K more saved.

Each month on $60,000 a year

San Diego, CALos Angeles, CA
Take-home pay$4,045$4,045
Federal income tax$418$418
State and local income tax$154$154
Rent (median)$2,223$1,879
Commute$585$585
Everyday costs$1,665$1,695
Left over each month−$428−$114
Savings after 5 years−$12,246$6,922

The places

San DiegoLos Angeles
Cost of living (US average = 100, excluding rent)111113
Transit score (100 = car-free is easy)4050
Average summer high78°F92°F
Average winter low46°F44°F
Rainy days a year4337

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