2024 Compare Cities Economy:
Westfield, NJ vs San Diego, CA

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Highlights
- Household income in San Diego, is 52% less than it is in Westfield and is 23% above the National Average.
- Westfield unemployment rate is 4.9%.
- San Diego unemployment rate is 6.6%.
 Westfield, NJSan Diego, CAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate4.9%6.6%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth-0.7%1.4%1.6%
 Future Job Growth22.5%34.9%33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.6%7.8%6.2%
 Income Taxes5.5%8.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$89,226$46,460$37,638
 Household Income$185,319$89,457$69,021
 Family Median Income$225,846$106,037$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Westfield, NJSan Diego, CAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K3.1%7.3%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K2.2%2.6%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K3.0%5.7%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K2.2%5.8%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K2.0%5.8%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K2.7%6.3%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K3.6%9.0%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K6.5%12.6%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K16.0%19.0%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K11.9%10.6%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K46.8%15.4%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Westfield, NJSan Diego, CAUnited States
 Management, business, finance33.0%19.0%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science10.0%13.1%6.5%
 Community, social services1.3%1.7%1.8%
 Legal5.4%1.7%1.2%
 Education, library7.0%5.7%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment3.3%2.8%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology5.7%6.4%6.2%
 Healthcare support0.5%2.8%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.4%1.8%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving1.7%6.3%5.4%
 Building maintenance0.6%3.3%3.6%
 Personal care3.9%3.0%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support21.1%18.3%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.0%0.1%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair2.9%5.1%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving2.3%8.8%13.1%
Reviews for Westfield    8 Reviews

Looking for a simpler life - taxes too high in New  More

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Over 13 years ago

As a resident for over 10 years, overall I have to say that Westfield is one of the most beautiful towns to live in within commuting distance to NYC! Here is a little  More

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Over 14 years ago

My family and I have been here for 11 years! Housing is expensive, but that is really the only downside (and snow!!!) Seriously, it is beautiful, clean, with great  More

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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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