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

Median Home Cost is 195% more expensive in San Diego.

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

A salary of $100,000 in Lexington, Virginia should increase to $187,165 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.

LEXINGTON vs. SAN DIEGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Lexington, Virginia vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 87.2% more expensive than Lexington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $187,165 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in San Diego
than in Lexington, Virginia

Lexington, VA vs. San Diego, CA

Compared to Lexington, San Diego is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

87.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

191.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.1% lower

Commute

106.2% higher

Health

17.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

13.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Lexington, Virginia vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lexington, VA vs. San Diego, CA

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