What is a pro or con of living in San Diego, Californiacompared to Paramus, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 10% more expensive in San Diego.

What salary do I need to live in San Diego, California copmared to Paramus, New Jersey?

A salary of $200,000 in Paramus, New Jersey should increase to $201,003 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.

PARAMUS vs. SAN DIEGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Paramus, New Jersey vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 0.5% more expensive than Paramus, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $201,003 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Paramus, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in San Diego
than in Paramus, New Jersey

Paramus, NJ vs. San Diego, CA

Compared to Paramus, San Diego is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

8.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.7% lower

Commute

14.6% lower

Health

9.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Paramus, New Jersey vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Paramus, NJ vs. San Diego, CA

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