Cost of Living in San Diego
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for San Diego, United States.
Overall, the cost of living in San Diego is below the New York City baseline (composite index 82 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)88
Groceries index94
Dining out index90
Transport index68
Utilities index72
Median annual salary$76,000
Minimum wage$16.85/hr
State income tax rate9.30%
Est. monthly childcare$1,700
Est. monthly healthcare premium$510
YoY inflation3.0%
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