Cost of Living in San Diego
United States • Pop: 1.4M
San Diego offers biotech jobs and perfect weather at lower costs than LA.
Perfect weatherBiotech hubBeach lifestyleMilitary presence
Cost
Index
Index
78
Rent
Index
Index
80
Avg Net Salary
$4,400/mo
Cost Breakdown vs NYC (Index 100)
Overall Cost
78
22% cheaperRent
80
20% cheaperGroceries
95
5% cheaperRestaurants
90
10% cheaperTransport
105
5% pricierUtilities
92
8% cheaperSalary Equivalence
How much you'd need to earn in San Diego to match a NYC salary
| NYC Salary | Equivalent in San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $39,000 | Save $11,000 |
| $75,000 | $58,500 | Save $16,500 |
| $100,000 | $78,000 | Save $22,000 |
| $125,000 | $97,500 | Save $27,500 |
| $150,000 | $117,000 | Save $33,000 |
| $200,000 | $156,000 | Save $44,000 |
Living in San Diego: What to Expect
San Diego has a cost of living index of 78, meaning it is 22% cheaper than NYC in overall living costs.
The average net monthly salary in San Diego is approximately $4,400 ($4,400 when converted to USD).
Cost Breakdown
- Rent: Index of 80
- Groceries: Index of 95
- Restaurants: Index of 90
- Transport: Index of 105
- Utilities: Index of 92
Key highlights: Perfect weather, Biotech hub, Beach lifestyle, Military presence.
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