Cost of Living in San Diego

Cost Breakdown by Category

Index values. National average = 100. Lower is more affordable.

💰 Purchasing Power

With a median income of $79,646 and a cost of living index of 160, the purchasing power-adjusted income in San Diego is $49,779.

This means you need a higher income in San Diego to match the purchasing power of an average US city.

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