What is a pro or con of living in San Diego, Californiacompared to Watertown Town, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 26% more expensive in San Diego.

What salary do I need to live in San Diego, California copmared to Watertown Town, Massachusetts?

A salary of $115,000 in Watertown Town, Massachusetts should increase to $123,055 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.

WATERTOWN TOWN vs. SAN DIEGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Watertown Town, Massachusetts vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 7.0% more expensive than Watertown Town, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $123,055 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown Town, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Watertown Town, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in San Diego
than in Watertown Town, Massachusetts

Watertown Town, MA vs. San Diego, CA

Compared to Watertown Town, San Diego is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

8.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.3% lower

Commute

21.2% higher

Health

0.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

15.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Watertown Town, Massachusetts vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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