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


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 111.6% more expensive than Columbia, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $105,805 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Columbia, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
476% more expensive in San Diego
than in Columbia, North Carolina
Columbia, NC vs San Diego, CA
Compared to Columbia, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.6% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  677.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  43.8% higher
  Health
  31.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher

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