San Diego, California vs. Salem, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, New Hampshire is 26.5% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $47,777 in Salem, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, New Hampshire is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Salem
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Salem, NH
Compared to San Diego, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher