North Salem, New York vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 12.8% more expensive than North Salem, New York.

You would need a salary of $56,399 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Salem, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than North Salem, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in San Diego
than in North Salem, New York
North Salem, NY vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to North Salem, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  29.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower