What is a pro or con of living in California City, Californiacompared to South Boston, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 78% more expensive in California City.

What salary do I need to live in California City, California copmared to South Boston, Virginia?

A salary of $100,000 in South Boston, Virginia should increase to $136,402 in California City, 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.

SOUTH BOSTON vs. CALIFORNIA CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

South Boston, Virginia vs. California City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California City, California is 36.4% more expensive than South Boston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $136,402 in California City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Boston, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, California City, California is more expensive than South Boston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in California City
than in South Boston, Virginia

South Boston, VA vs. California City, CA

Compared to South Boston, California City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

86.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.7% higher

Commute

101.2% higher

Health

9.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.6% higher

Cost of Food

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South Boston, Virginia vs. California City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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