What is a pro or con of living in San Diego, Californiacompared to Worcester, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 128% more expensive in San Diego.

What salary do I need to live in San Diego, California copmared to Worcester, Massachusetts?

A salary of $47,550 in Worcester, Massachusetts should increase to $72,569 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.

WORCESTER vs. SAN DIEGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Worcester, Massachusetts vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 52.6% more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $72,569 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in San Diego
than in Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester, MA vs. San Diego, CA

Compared to Worcester, San Diego is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

52.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

161.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.3% lower

Commute

26.0% higher

Health

7.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Worcester, Massachusetts vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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