What is a pro or con of living in San Diego, Californiacompared to Morehead City, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 137% more expensive in San Diego.

What salary do I need to live in San Diego, California copmared to Morehead City, North Carolina?

A salary of $150,000 in Morehead City, North Carolina should increase to $255,957 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.

MOREHEAD CITY vs. SAN DIEGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Morehead City, North Carolina vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 70.6% more expensive than Morehead City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $255,957 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Morehead City, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Morehead City, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in San Diego
than in Morehead City, North Carolina

Morehead City, NC vs. San Diego, CA

Compared to Morehead City, San Diego is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

70.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

191.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.2% higher

Commute

106.9% higher

Health

31.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Morehead City, North Carolina vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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