salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Santa Clarita to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$3,011
$3,027
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,589
$2,662
💵 Families earn per year
$116,561
$132,722
🔑 Buying a house
$906,700
$784,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,945
$6,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$131
$166
👥 People living there
1,389,526
230,221
Commute to work
23.5 min
34.1 min
College degree
51%
39.8%
Own their home
47.3%
71.8%
Below poverty line
11%
7.4%
Unemployment
6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick San Diego for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Santa Clarita for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is San Diego or Santa Clarita cheaper to live in?
San Diego and Santa Clarita cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Santa Clarita to match $60,000 in San Diego?
About $59,374 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Clarita.
Where do people earn more, San Diego or Santa Clarita?
The typical household earns $116,561 in San Diego and $132,722 in Santa Clarita, 12% more in Santa Clarita.
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