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Cost of Living in San Diego, CA

Population: 1,385,061 | California

176
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

San Diego is 76% more expensive than the national average.

169
Housing
278
Home Values
111
Regional Price

Income

Median Household Income
$104,321
vs US Median ($75,149)
+39%

Housing

Median Rent
$2,223/mo
Median Home Value
$848,500
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$2,308/mo

Everyday Prices in San Diego

BLS Average Prices for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.13
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
+2% vs US
🥚
$2.56
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
+2% vs US
🥛
$4.12
Milk (whole)
per gallon
+2% vs US
🍞
$1.89
Bread (white)
per lb
+2% vs US
🍗
$4.24
Chicken breast
per lb
+2% vs US
$0.30
Electricity
per kWh
+58% vs US

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