salaryColorado Springs is 11% 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
$1,901
$3,011
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$2,589
💵 Families earn per year
$91,476
$116,561
🔑 Buying a house
$452,600
$906,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
111.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,765
$5,945
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$131
👥 People living there
487,887
1,389,526
Commute to work
22.7 min
23.5 min
College degree
42.7%
51%
Own their home
60.9%
47.3%
Below poverty line
9%
11%
Unemployment
5.6%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Colorado Springs for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick San Diego for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Colorado Springs | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $106,320 | $178,220 | +68% in San Diego |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,140 | $97,000 | +59% in San Diego |
| Registered Nurse | $96,140 | $139,520 | +45% in San Diego |
| Electrician | $59,210 | $76,160 | +29% in San Diego |
| Carpenter | $57,430 | $73,200 | +27% in San Diego |
| Nurse Practitioner | $129,950 | $163,860 | +26% in San Diego |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,230 | $35,850 | -22% in San Diego |
| Restaurant Cook | $38,000 | $46,440 | +22% in San Diego |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Springs or San Diego cheaper to live in?
Colorado Springs is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,901 a month there versus $3,011 in San Diego.
What salary do I need in San Diego to match $60,000 in Colorado Springs?
About $66,661 a year gives the same standard of living in San Diego.
Where do people earn more, Colorado Springs or San Diego?
The typical household earns $91,476 in Colorado Springs and $116,561 in San Diego, 22% more in San Diego.
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