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San Diego, CA vs Wrightwood, CA

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- Household income in Wrightwood, is 39% less than it is in San Diego and is 27% below the National Average.
- San Diego unemployment rate is 6.6%.
- Wrightwood unemployment rate is 7.8%.
 San Diego, CAWrightwood, CAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.8%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock2.3%1.6%
 Future Job Growth34.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock8.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$46,460  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$54,240$69,021
 Family Median Income$106,037  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 San Diego, CAWrightwood, CAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock14.7%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K2.6%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock5.8%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K5.8%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock4.7%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K6.3%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock5.0%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K12.6%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock15.5%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K10.6%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock14.7%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 San Diego, CAWrightwood, CAUnited States
 Management, business, finance19.0%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock11.0%6.5%
 Community, social services1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.0%1.2%
 Education, library5.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock3.6%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology6.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock0.0%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.8%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock6.0%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.3%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock1.3%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support18.3%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair5.1%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock9.6%13.1%
Reviews for San Diego    319 Reviews

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

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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 have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  More

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Reviews for Wrightwood    4 Reviews

I grew up here! It’s such a great place to raise and family and close to many employers to support your mountain life desires! So stinking adorable and your kids will be  More

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Over 9 years ago

The average high in Wrightwood in July is in the low 80's, not 98 as stated. Also, the average low in January is 26, not 36. This is a mountain community situated at an  More

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Over 16 years ago

if you have to live in the yucky inland empire, this is the best place..im not into lots of night life and such.however if you like to have quiet without drama, this is  More

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