What is a pro or con of living in San Diego, Californiacompared to Ellensburg, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 90% more expensive in San Diego.

What salary do I need to live in San Diego, California copmared to Ellensburg, Washington?

A salary of $180,000 in Ellensburg, Washington should increase to $280,583 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.

ELLENSBURG vs. SAN DIEGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Ellensburg, Washington vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 55.9% more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington.

You would need a salary of $280,583 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellensburg, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in San Diego
than in Ellensburg, Washington

Ellensburg, WA vs. San Diego, CA

Compared to Ellensburg, San Diego is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

55.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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9.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

123.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

25.4% higher

Commute

66.7% higher

Health

3.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Ellensburg, Washington vs. San Diego, California

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Ellensburg, WA vs. San Diego, CA

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