San Diego, California 

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Cost of Living in San Diego, California

San Diego, California has become one of the top destinations for both tourists and newcomers alike. Its stunning beaches attract thousands every year to enjoy its beautiful weather and vibrant culture. While San Diego may come with a higher cost of living than other parts of California or the rest of the United States, it's still possible to find great deals on rent and other expenses if you know where to look. As long as you're willing to take some time and shop around, you can find yourself living comfortably in America's Finest City without breaking your budget.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means San Diego is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means San Diego, California is more expensive.

San Diego cost of living is 160.4

COST OF LIVINGSan DiegoCaliforniaUSA
  160.4149.9100
  109.7105.1100
  8998.3100
  278.4234.8100
  $833,500$733,500$338,100
  102.8102.4100
  120.2133.1100
  153.9118.7100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for San Diego    318 Reviews
    America's finest city? If not, pretty darn close. - 7/10/2022
    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... Read More

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    Beautiful Place, Too Crowded and Expensive. - 7/1/2022
    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... Read More

    Good but unlivable - 12/27/2021
    Visited San Diego a few times and loved everything about it. Everything I hate about LA is absent in San Diego. The traffic, the 60k homeless population, the... Read More


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