What is a pro or con of living in San Diego, Californiacompared to Blacksburg, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 130% more expensive in San Diego.

What salary do I need to live in San Diego, California copmared to Blacksburg, Virginia?

A salary of $115,000 in Blacksburg, Virginia should increase to $193,152 in San Diego, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BLACKSBURG vs. SAN DIEGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Blacksburg, Virginia vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 68.0% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $193,152 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in San Diego
than in Blacksburg, Virginia

Blacksburg, VA vs. San Diego, CA

Compared to Blacksburg, San Diego is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

68.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

120.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.9% higher

Commute

93.6% higher

Health

24.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Blacksburg, VA vs. San Diego, CA

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