Cost of living in San Diego, CA
Cost of living breakdown for San Diego, CA.
- Overall index
- 145
- Rent
- 165
- Home price
- 185
- Utilities
- 110
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San Diego, CA
Latitude: 32.7157
Longitude: -117.1611
Cost breakdown by category
100 represents the estimated US average. Values are illustrative and intended for comparison only.
| Category | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | Blended index across major categories |
| Rent | 165 | Typical monthly rent for comparable housing |
| Home price | 185 | Estimated purchase prices |
| Utilities | 110 | Electricity, gas, water, basic internet |
| Groceries | 125 | Everyday food and household items |
| Transportation | 120 | Gas, transit passes, basic car costs |
| Healthcare | 118 | Routine care and insurance estimates |
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Estimate monthly costs in San Diego, CA using the overall index of 145.
Estimated monthly cost
$5,655
Remaining amount
$1,345
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Cost of Living Analysis: San Diego, CA
San Diego features a calculated overall cost-of-living index of 145, which is 45% above the U.S. baseline. Category cost indexes include rental housing at 165 (65% above the U.S. baseline), median home prices at 185 (85% above the U.S. baseline), utilities at 110 (10% above the U.S. baseline), groceries at 125 (25% above the U.S. baseline), public/private transit at 120 (20% above the U.S. baseline), and local healthcare services at 118 (18% above the U.S. baseline).