Salem, Massachusetts vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 28.3% more expensive than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $92,390 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in San Diego
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Salem, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
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  28.3% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
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  Personal
  3.8% lower
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