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

Median Home Cost is 12% more expensive in San Diego.

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

A salary of $50,000 in North Reading, Massachusetts should increase to $55,045 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.

NORTH READING vs. SAN DIEGO
Cost of Living Comparison

North Reading, Massachusetts vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 10.1% more expensive than North Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $55,045 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Reading, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in San Diego
than in North Reading, Massachusetts

North Reading, MA vs. San Diego, CA

Compared to North Reading, San Diego is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

21.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.3% lower

Commute

11.6% higher

Health

1.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

15.0% lower

Cost of Food

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North Reading, Massachusetts vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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