Cost of Living in San Diego County, CA
Modeled annual cost: $77,560.
Median family income: $118,115.
CA Median $58,396
San Diego County, CA Affordability at a glance
Median Income
$118,115Estimated Annual Costs
$77,560Cost/Income Ratio
65.7%Location Type
MetroBiggest category:
Housing is the biggest expense in San Diego County, CA.
$25,740 per year.*33.19% of total modeled yearly costs.
Cost breakdown
Total
$77,560
Per year
- Housing:$25,74033.2%
- Taxes:$18,79324.2%
- Transport:$13,45217.3%
- Other Costs:$9,36712.1%
- Healthcare:$5,7777.4%
- Food:$4,4315.7%
* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.
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