MoveCostGuide

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.

North ParkHillcrestLa JollaPacific BeachLittle Italy

Average Moving Costs to San Diego

Estimated costs for a 2-bedroom move from the top 10 US cities by population.

FromDistanceFull-ServiceDIY
New York, NY2,428 mi$3,549$5,598$2,161$3,543
Los Angeles, CA111 mi$2,170$3,366$851$1,915
Chicago, IL1,732 mi$3,037$4,795$1,767$3,053
Houston, TX1,301 mi$2,760$4,355$1,524$2,752
Phoenix, AZ299 mi$2,212$3,453$957$2,048
Philadelphia, PA2,368 mi$3,403$5,391$2,127$3,501
San Antonio, TX1,126 mi$2,649$4,175$1,424$2,628
Dallas, TX1,182 mi$2,709$4,267$1,455$2,668
San Jose, CA416 mi$2,406$3,736$1,023$2,129
Austin, TX1,155 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

115

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

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