salaryAtlanta is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Diego to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,999
$3,011
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$2,589
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$116,561
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$906,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
111.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$5,945
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$131
👥 People living there
505,268
1,389,526
Commute to work
26.5 min
23.5 min
College degree
59.2%
51%
Own their home
46.4%
47.3%
Below poverty line
16.9%
11%
Unemployment
5.9%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick San Diego for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $35,850 | +94% in San Diego |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $110,400 | +81% in San Diego |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $70,900 | +50% in San Diego |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $165,160 | +48% in San Diego |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $73,200 | +44% in San Diego |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $139,520 | +39% in San Diego |
| Electrician | $58,650 | $76,160 | +30% in San Diego |
| Lawyer | $138,210 | $178,220 | +29% in San Diego |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or San Diego cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $3,011 in San Diego.
What salary do I need in San Diego to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $67,093 a year gives the same standard of living in San Diego.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or San Diego?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $116,561 in San Diego, 21% more in San Diego.