San Diego County, CA Economy


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San Diego, CA County is a great place to live. With 2 bedroom rent prices around $2,400, it's an affordable place to call home. Grocery costs are slightly higher than the US average index of 100 with San Diego's being 110. The city has many great companies, services and attractions that make it an enjoyable place to live. Companies such as Qualcomm and Petco are headquartered in San Diego. Great services like Uber and Lyft make getting around town easy. The city is also full of attractions for both locals and tourists alike; from SeaWorld to the vibrant nightlife of Gaslamp Quarter there's something for everyone.

San Diego County has an unemployment rate of 6.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

San Diego County has seen the job market increase by 1.4% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 34.2%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for San Diego County
- The Sales Tax Rate for San Diego County is 7.9%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for San Diego County is 9.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for San Diego County
- The average income of a San Diego County resident is $31,043 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a San Diego County resident is $88,240 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomySan Diego, CaliforniaUnited States
  6.96
  -8.6%-6.2%
  34.2%33.5%
  7.8%6.2%
  8.0%4.6%
  $42,696$37,638
  $88,240$69,021
  $101,902$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.7%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  6.4%6.8%
  9.6%10.0%
  2.1%2.5%
  10.4%11.0%
  3.7%4.8%
  0.7%0.8%
  2.0%1.9%
  3.7%4.7%
  2.5%1.9%
  11.1%7.6%
  0.2%0.1%
  4.6%4.2%
  8.6%9.3%
  12.7%14.0%
  2.8%2.1%
  8.1%7.0%
  5.0%4.8%
  5.0%4.7%
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