Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Diego, CA metro were 111.9 vs 105.8 in Denver, CO in 2024 (US = 100), so San Diego is 5.8% more expensive than Denver; housing rents differ by 22% (179.3 vs 146.9). A $75,000 income in San Diego buys about what $70,908 buys in Denver, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Diego | Denver | San Diego vs Denver |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.9 | 105.8 | +5.8% |
| Goods | 108.0 | 101.0 | +6.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 179.3 | 146.9 | +22.0% |
| Utilities | 174.2 | 87.9 | +98.3% |
| Other services | 99.6 | 99.4 | +0.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.7 | 105.8 | +7.5% |
| $50,000 in San Diego equals in Denver | $47,272 | ||
| $100,000 in San Diego equals in Denver | $94,544 | ||
| $150,000 in San Diego equals in Denver | $141,815 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.