Lakeside (San Diego County), CA Cost of Living


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Lakeside (San Diego County) cost of living score
154.9
More expensive
54.9% higher
than the US average
3.3% higher
than the California average
Lakeside (San Diego 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.

Lakeside (San Diego County), CA

Housing costs in Lakeside (San Diego County)?
A typical home costs $690,700, which is 104.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.8% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lakeside (San Diego County) costs $2,060 per month, which is 44.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 4.4% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Lakeside (San Diego County)?
To live comfortably in Lakeside (San Diego County), California, a minimum annual income of $132,480 for a family, and $64,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lakeside (San Diego County)?
The cost of living in Lakeside, CA is quite affordable compared to other parts of the country. The median home price in the area is around $425,000, which is relatively low when compared with nearby cities like San Diego and Los Angeles. Additionally, groceries, healthcare costs, and utilities are all less expensive than the national average. Lakeside also has plenty of affordable restaurants and recreational activities to enjoy. All in all, Lakeside offers a great quality of life at an affordable price point that makes it an ideal place to live for those looking for an affordable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLakeside (San Diego County)CaliforniaUnited States
  154.9149.9100.0
  107.6105.1100
  89.098.3100.0
  231.0234.8100.0
  $690,700$733,500$338,100
  109.7%102.4%100.0%
  123.6133.1100.0
  153.4118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 12 years ago

i used to be proud of where i live and where i am from .. but it has gotten so nasty . i can't wait to move .. lakeside used to be country living.. and sure some people  More

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Over 17 years ago

Best weather anywhere, but cost of living way to  More

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Over 17 years ago

We have lived in Lakeside for 8 years and love it. Our home has a nice big yard, views of rocky El Capitan, and you can hear the coyotes at night. Just 30 miles east  More

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