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Overall prices in the New York, NY metro were 112.6 vs 111.9 in San Diego, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so New York is 0.6% more expensive than San Diego; housing rents differ by 17% (148.6 vs 179.3). A $75,000 income in New York buys about what $74,550 buys in San Diego, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | New York | San Diego | New York vs San Diego |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 112.6 | 111.9 | +0.6% |
| Goods | 110.3 | 108.0 | +2.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.6 | 179.3 | -17.1% |
| Utilities | 127.0 | 174.2 | -27.1% |
| Other services | 105.8 | 99.6 | +6.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.5 | 113.7 | -0.2% |
| $50,000 in New York equals in San Diego | $49,700 | ||
| $100,000 in New York equals in San Diego | $99,399 | ||
| $150,000 in New York equals in San Diego | $149,099 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.