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

Median Home Cost is 161% more expensive in San Diego.

What salary do I need to live in San Diego, California copmared to Waynesville, North Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Waynesville, North Carolina should increase to $122,630 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.

WAYNESVILLE vs. SAN DIEGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Waynesville, North Carolina vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 63.5% more expensive than Waynesville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $122,630 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waynesville, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in San Diego
than in Waynesville, North Carolina

Waynesville, NC vs. San Diego, CA

Compared to Waynesville, San Diego is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

63.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

362.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.6% higher

Commute

37.1% higher

Health

26.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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