San Diego County, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in San Diego, California?
$13,500 / month
for a family, 150.0% more expensive than the national average A total of $162,000 for the year for a family.
$6,300 / month
for a single person, 32.2% more expensive than the national average A total of $75,600 for the year for a single person.

San Diego cost of living score
154.9
More expensive
54.9% higher
than the US average
3.3% higher
than the California average
San Diego Califor County, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 154.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 54.9% higher than the U.S. average and 3.3% lower than the average for California.

San Diego County, CA

Housing costs in San Diego?
A typical home costs $846,300, which is 150.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.4% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in San Diego costs $2,400 per month, which is 67.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 10.4% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford San Diego?
To live comfortably in San Diego Califor County, California, a minimum annual income of $162,000 for a family, and $75,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about San Diego?
The cost of living in San Diego County, CA is significantly higher than the US average. According to recent figures, the median house value in San Diego County is more than double the US average at $846,300 compared to $338,100. This high cost of living is reflected in the overall Cost of Living Index for San Diego County which stands at 154.9 compared to 100 for the US as a whole. These figures make it clear that living in San Diego County is much more expensive than living elsewhere in the United States.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSan DiegoCaliforniaUnited States
    Unlock149.9100.0
  109.6  Unlock100.0
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  259.5  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  105.0  Unlock100.0
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  152.9  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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