Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Diego, CA metro were 111.9 vs 99.5 in Jacksonville, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so San Diego is 12.5% more expensive than Jacksonville; housing rents differ by 63% (179.3 vs 109.8). A $75,000 income in San Diego buys about what $66,686 buys in Jacksonville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Diego | Jacksonville | San Diego vs Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.9 | 99.5 | +12.5% |
| Goods | 108.0 | 96.2 | +12.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 179.3 | 109.8 | +63.3% |
| Utilities | 174.2 | 87.5 | +99.1% |
| Other services | 99.6 | 98.9 | +0.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.7 | 99.6 | +14.2% |
| $50,000 in San Diego equals in Jacksonville | $44,457 | ||
| $100,000 in San Diego equals in Jacksonville | $88,915 | ||
| $150,000 in San Diego equals in Jacksonville | $133,372 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.