Cities Similar to San Diego, CA
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to San Diego, CA
1. San Francisco, CA
873,965 people · West
COL Index
197.0
Home value
$1.2M
Rent estimate
$2,950/mo
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Compare →2. Long Beach, CA
466,742 people · West
COL Index
135.0
Home value
$976K
Rent estimate
$2,320/mo
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Compare →3. San Jose, CA
1,013,240 people · West
COL Index
201.0
Home value
$1.3M
Rent estimate
$2,950/mo
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Compare →4. Los Angeles, CA
3,898,747 people · West
COL Index
173.3
Home value
$885K
Rent estimate
$2,135/mo
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Compare →5. Santa Ana, CA
310,227 people · West
COL Index
154.0
Home value
$833K
Rent estimate
$2,255/mo
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Compare →6. Chula Vista, CA
275,487 people · West
COL Index
144.0
Home value
$840K
Rent estimate
$3,360/mo
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Compare →7. Oakland, CA
440,646 people · West
COL Index
165.0
Home value
$575K
Rent estimate
$1,990/mo
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Compare →8. Denver, CO
715,522 people · West
COL Index
110.0
Home value
$513K
Rent estimate
$1,840/mo
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Compare →9. Riverside, CA
314,998 people · West
COL Index
117.0
Home value
$621K
Rent estimate
$1,940/mo
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Compare →10. Sacramento, CA
524,943 people · West
COL Index
117.0
Home value
$460K
Rent estimate
$1,770/mo
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Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to San Diego
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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