What is a pro or con of living in San Diego, Californiacompared to Deerfield, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 55% more expensive in San Diego.

What salary do I need to live in San Diego, California copmared to Deerfield, Illinois?

A salary of $125,000 in Deerfield, Illinois should increase to $167,782 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.

DEERFIELD vs. SAN DIEGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Deerfield, Illinois vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 34.2% more expensive than Deerfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $167,782 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Deerfield, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in San Diego
than in Deerfield, Illinois

Deerfield, IL vs. San Diego, CA

Compared to Deerfield, San Diego is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

51.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.2% higher

Commute

30.8% higher

Health

7.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Deerfield, Illinois vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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