What is a pro or con of living in San Diego, Californiacompared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 263% more expensive in San Diego.

What salary do I need to live in San Diego, California copmared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

A salary of $80,000 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina should increase to $157,835 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.

WINSTON SALEM vs. SAN DIEGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 97.3% more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $157,835 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
263% more expensive in San Diego
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston Salem, NC vs. San Diego, CA

Compared to Winston Salem, San Diego is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

97.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

378.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.5% higher

Commute

59.2% higher

Health

7.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Winston Salem, NC vs. San Diego, CA

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