What is a pro or con of living in San Diego, Californiacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 29% more expensive in San Diego.

What salary do I need to live in San Diego, California copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $70,000 in Washington, District of Columbia should increase to $74,555 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.

WASHINGTON vs. SAN DIEGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 6.5% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $74,555 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in San Diego
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. San Diego, CA

Compared to Washington, San Diego is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

15.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.0% lower

Commute

11.2% lower

Health

6.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. San Diego, CA

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