Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Diego, CA metro were 111.9 vs 98.2 in Raleigh, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so San Diego is 14.0% more expensive than Raleigh; housing rents differ by 73% (179.3 vs 103.5). A $75,000 income in San Diego buys about what $65,797 buys in Raleigh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Diego | Raleigh | San Diego vs Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.9 | 98.2 | +14.0% |
| Goods | 108.0 | 96.6 | +11.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 179.3 | 103.5 | +73.2% |
| Utilities | 174.2 | 89.0 | +95.9% |
| Other services | 99.6 | 98.2 | +1.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.7 | 97.0 | +17.2% |
| $50,000 in San Diego equals in Raleigh | $43,864 | ||
| $100,000 in San Diego equals in Raleigh | $87,729 | ||
| $150,000 in San Diego equals in Raleigh | $131,593 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.