Irvine, CA vs San Diego, CA
Cost of Living Comparison
Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Irvine, CA = $99,032 in San Diego, CA
Buying power is -1.0% lower in San Diego, CA
Median Rent
$2,893 vs $2,223
-23.2% lower in San Diego, CA
Median Income
$129,647 vs $104,321
-19.5% lower in San Diego, CA
Home Value
$1,115,400 vs $848,500
-23.9% lower in San Diego, CA
Price Level
112.6 vs 111.5
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$115,700 vs $88,900
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
26.8% vs 25.6%
Lower is more affordable