Mars Hill, North Carolina vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 69.4% more expensive than Mars Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $127,033 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mars Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Mars Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in San Diego
than in Mars Hill, North Carolina
Mars_Hill, NC vs. San_Diego, CA
Compared to Mars_Hill, San_Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.4% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  37.2% higher
  Health
  27.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher