Moving to San Diego, CA
City Overview
Cost of Living
115
Avg Temperature
57°–71°F
State Income Tax
13.3%
Population
1.4M
Near-perfect weather, incredible beaches, and a thriving craft beer scene make San Diego feel like a permanent vacation. The military and biotech industries anchor the economy, and the vibe is reliably chill.
Average Moving Costs to San Diego
Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.
| From | Distance | Full-Service | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 2,428 mi | $3,549–$5,598 | $2,161–$3,543 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 111 mi | $2,170–$3,366 | $851–$1,915 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,732 mi | $3,037–$4,795 | $1,767–$3,053 |
| Houston, TX | 1,301 mi | $2,760–$4,355 | $1,524–$2,752 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 299 mi | $2,212–$3,453 | $957–$2,048 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,368 mi | $3,403–$5,391 | $2,127–$3,501 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126 mi | $2,649–$4,175 | $1,424–$2,628 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,182 mi | $2,709–$4,267 | $1,455–$2,668 |
| San Jose, CA | 416 mi | $2,406–$3,736 | $1,023–$2,129 |
| Austin, TX | 1,155 mi | $2,706–$4,257 | $1,441–$2,649 |
Neighborhoods in San Diego
North Park
A popular neighborhood in San Diego, CA for newcomers and residents alike.
Hillcrest
A popular neighborhood in San Diego, CA for newcomers and residents alike.
La Jolla
A popular neighborhood in San Diego, CA for newcomers and residents alike.
Pacific Beach
A popular neighborhood in San Diego, CA for newcomers and residents alike.
Little Italy
A popular neighborhood in San Diego, CA for newcomers and residents alike.
Cost of Living in San Diego
Cost of Living Index
15% above the national average of 100
Index: 100 = national average. Scale capped at 150.
Avg 1BR Rent
$2,200/mo
Avg 2BR Rent
$2,850/mo
Moving to San Diego from These Cities
From New York, NY
2,428 miles
Full-Service
$3,549–$5,598
From Los Angeles, CA
111 miles
Full-Service
$2,170–$3,366
From Chicago, IL
1,732 miles
Full-Service
$3,037–$4,795
From Houston, TX
1,301 miles
Full-Service
$2,760–$4,355
From Phoenix, AZ
299 miles
Full-Service
$2,212–$3,453
From Philadelphia, PA
2,368 miles
Full-Service
$3,403–$5,391
From San Antonio, TX
1,126 miles
Full-Service
$2,649–$4,175
From Dallas, TX
1,182 miles
Full-Service
$2,709–$4,267
From San Jose, CA
416 miles
Full-Service
$2,406–$3,736
From Austin, TX
1,155 miles
Full-Service
$2,706–$4,257
From Jacksonville, FL
2,088 miles
Full-Service
$3,210–$5,084
From Fort Worth, TX
1,151 miles
Full-Service
$2,680–$4,220