salaryDenver is 6% 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
$2,065
$3,011
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,127
$2,589
💵 Families earn per year
$102,153
$116,561
🔑 Buying a house
$616,000
$906,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
111.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,751
$5,945
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$131
👥 People living there
718,877
1,389,526
Commute to work
24.9 min
23.5 min
College degree
56.5%
51%
Own their home
48.8%
47.3%
Below poverty line
11.2%
11%
Unemployment
4.9%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Denver 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 | Denver | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $101,130 | $139,520 | +38% in San Diego |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | $97,000 | +26% in San Diego |
| Physician Assistant | $134,540 | $165,160 | +23% in San Diego |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,040 | $163,860 | +22% in San Diego |
| Electrician | $63,150 | $76,160 | +21% in San Diego |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $79,440 | -20% in San Diego |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $70,900 | -19% in San Diego |
| Software Developer | $137,610 | $163,270 | +19% in San Diego |
Frequently asked questions
Is Denver or San Diego cheaper to live in?
Denver is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,065 a month there versus $3,011 in San Diego.
What salary do I need in San Diego to match $60,000 in Denver?
About $63,463 a year gives the same standard of living in San Diego.
Where do people earn more, Denver or San Diego?
The typical household earns $102,153 in Denver and $116,561 in San Diego, 12% more in San Diego.