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Cost of Living Calculator - Cary, North Carolina vs San Diego, California

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 40.7% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $118,189 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in San Diego
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs San Diego, CA
Compared to Cary, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
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  40.7% higher
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  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.1% higher
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  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  39.1% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
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  Personal
  7.0% higher
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