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
$1,867
$3,011
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,573
$2,589
💵 Families earn per year
$56,147
$116,561
🔑 Buying a house
$373,700
$906,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
111.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,262
$5,945
⚡ Electric bill per month
$143
$131
👥 People living there
310,178
1,389,526
Commute to work
32.6 min
23.5 min
College degree
19.7%
51%
Own their home
24.4%
47.3%
Below poverty line
23.4%
11%
Unemployment
11.6%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Newark 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 | Newark | 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 Newark or San Diego cheaper to live in?
Newark 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 Newark?
About $59,640 a year gives the same standard of living in San Diego.
Where do people earn more, Newark or San Diego?
The typical household earns $56,147 in Newark and $116,561 in San Diego, 52% more in San Diego.