What is a pro or con of living in San Diego, Californiacompared to Simpsonville, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 152% more expensive in San Diego.

What salary do I need to live in San Diego, California copmared to Simpsonville, South Carolina?

A salary of $60,000 in Simpsonville, South Carolina should increase to $101,305 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.

SIMPSONVILLE vs. SAN DIEGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Simpsonville, South Carolina vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 68.8% more expensive than Simpsonville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $101,305 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Simpsonville, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in San Diego
than in Simpsonville, South Carolina

Simpsonville, SC vs. San Diego, CA

Compared to Simpsonville, San Diego is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

68.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

186.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.4% higher

Commute

47.1% higher

Health

8.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Simpsonville, South Carolina vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Simpsonville, SC vs. San Diego, CA

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