Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Diego, CA metro were 111.9 vs 93.9 in Cleveland, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so San Diego is 19.1% more expensive than Cleveland; housing rents differ by 126% (179.3 vs 79.4). A $75,000 income in San Diego buys about what $62,958 buys in Cleveland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Diego | Cleveland | San Diego vs Cleveland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.9 | 93.9 | +19.1% |
| Goods | 108.0 | 93.6 | +15.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 179.3 | 79.4 | +125.7% |
| Utilities | 174.2 | 96.0 | +81.6% |
| Other services | 99.6 | 98.9 | +0.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.7 | 92.6 | +22.9% |
| $50,000 in San Diego equals in Cleveland | $41,972 | ||
| $100,000 in San Diego equals in Cleveland | $83,945 | ||
| $150,000 in San Diego equals in Cleveland | $125,917 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.