What is a pro or con of living in San Diego, Californiacompared to University Place, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 45% more expensive in San Diego.

What salary do I need to live in San Diego, California copmared to University Place, Washington?

A salary of $250,000 in University Place, Washington should increase to $306,575 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.

UNIVERSITY PLACE vs. SAN DIEGO
Cost of Living Comparison

University Place, Washington vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 22.6% more expensive than University Place, Washington.

You would need a salary of $306,575 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in University Place, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than University Place, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in San Diego
than in University Place, Washington

University Place, WA vs. San Diego, CA

Compared to University Place, San Diego is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

51.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

49.2% higher

Commute

2.3% higher

Health

0.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.9% lower

Cost of Food

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University Place, Washington vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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University Place, WA vs. San Diego, CA

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