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

Median Home Cost is 22% more expensive in San Diego.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Westford, Massachusetts should increase to $55,811 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.

WESTFORD vs. SAN DIEGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Westford, Massachusetts vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 11.6% more expensive than Westford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $55,811 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Westford, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in San Diego
than in Westford, Massachusetts

Westford, MA vs. San Diego, CA

Compared to Westford, San Diego is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

17.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.8% lower

Commute

19.5% higher

Health

1.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

15.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Westford, Massachusetts vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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