Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Illinois vs San Diego, California


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 126.9% more expensive than Salem, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $170,158 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Salem, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
837% more expensive in San Diego
than in Salem, Illinois
Salem, IL vs San Diego, CA
Compared to Salem, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  126.9% 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
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  772.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  89.0% higher
  Health
  30.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher

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