Billerica, Massachusetts vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 20.5% more expensive than Billerica, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $319,354 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Billerica, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Billerica, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in San Diego
than in Billerica, Massachusetts
Billerica, MA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Billerica, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower