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