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Houston, Texas - San Diego, California

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A salary of $50,000 in Houston, Texas should increase to $80,596 in San Diego, California

Houston U.S. Avg. San Diego

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Cost of Living IndexesHoustonSan Diego
Overall89143
Food85106
Housing78237
Utilities94112
Transportation94111
Health96110
Miscellaneous97103
100=national average

San Diego is 61% more expensive than Houston.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 205% more expensive in San Diego.


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