salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$2,806
$3,011
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,016
$2,589
💵 Families earn per year
$86,801
$116,561
🔑 Buying a house
$777,600
$906,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
111.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,547
$5,945
⚡ Electric bill per month
$132
$131
👥 People living there
8,483,844
1,389,526
Commute to work
40.3 min
23.5 min
College degree
41.6%
51%
Own their home
32.8%
47.3%
Below poverty line
17.9%
11%
Unemployment
8%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick New York for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick San Diego for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | New York | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $106,420 | $70,900 | -33% in San Diego |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,610 | $35,850 | -25% in San Diego |
| Operations Manager | $157,000 | $119,600 | -24% in San Diego |
| Market Research Analyst | $100,520 | $79,440 | -21% in San Diego |
| Pharmacist | $141,320 | $165,130 | +17% in San Diego |
| Registered Nurse | $119,720 | $139,520 | +17% in San Diego |
| Lawyer | $208,880 | $178,220 | -15% in San Diego |
| Dental Hygienist | $109,720 | $123,790 | +13% in San Diego |
Frequently asked questions
Is New York or San Diego cheaper to live in?
New York and San Diego cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in San Diego to match $60,000 in New York?
About $59,640 a year gives the same standard of living in San Diego.
Where do people earn more, New York or San Diego?
The typical household earns $86,801 in New York and $116,561 in San Diego, 26% more in San Diego.