Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Diego, CA metro were 111.9 vs 104.5 in Baltimore, MD in 2024 (US = 100), so San Diego is 7.1% more expensive than Baltimore; housing rents differ by 52% (179.3 vs 118.2). A $75,000 income in San Diego buys about what $70,040 buys in Baltimore, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Diego | Baltimore | San Diego vs Baltimore |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.9 | 104.5 | +7.1% |
| Goods | 108.0 | 102.4 | +5.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 179.3 | 118.2 | +51.7% |
| Utilities | 174.2 | 110.2 | +58.1% |
| Other services | 99.6 | 101.5 | -1.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.7 | 106.4 | +6.9% |
| $50,000 in San Diego equals in Baltimore | $46,693 | ||
| $100,000 in San Diego equals in Baltimore | $93,386 | ||
| $150,000 in San Diego equals in Baltimore | $140,079 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.