Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Diego, CA metro were 111.9 vs 101.4 in Orlando, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so San Diego is 10.3% more expensive than Orlando; housing rents differ by 45% (179.3 vs 123.4). A $75,000 income in San Diego buys about what $67,982 buys in Orlando, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Diego | Orlando | San Diego vs Orlando |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.9 | 101.4 | +10.3% |
| Goods | 108.0 | 96.2 | +12.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 179.3 | 123.4 | +45.3% |
| Utilities | 174.2 | 87.2 | +99.8% |
| Other services | 99.6 | 98.9 | +0.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.7 | 101.4 | +12.2% |
| $50,000 in San Diego equals in Orlando | $45,322 | ||
| $100,000 in San Diego equals in Orlando | $90,643 | ||
| $150,000 in San Diego equals in Orlando | $135,965 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.