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


The cost of living in San Diego, California is 97.8% more expensive than Salem, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $148,337 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Salem, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
412% more expensive in San Diego
than in Salem, Indiana
Salem, IN vs San Diego, CA
Compared to Salem, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.8% 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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  454.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher

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