| | San Diego, CA | Visalia, CA | United States |
| Overall | 154.9 | 99.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 109.7 | 99.4 | 100 |
| Health | 89.0 | 115.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 278.4 | 105.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $833,500 | $349,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,280.0% | 10,860.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 120.2 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 153.9 | 109.3 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is More
The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say More
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I've lived in the city of Visalia for 3 years now. Relocated to accommodate a territory sales job.
If I were allowed, I'd go w. a 3 1/2 Star rating. If not for the More
Quite possibly the most miserable city/town I have lived in.
Why?:
* Air quality is toxic and dangerous from a combination of intensive agricultural farming and diesel More
So Visalia's NE, NW, SW, and Downtown are nice areas.
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