Quick answer
Overall prices in the Seattle, WA metro were 111.1 vs 111.9 in San Diego, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Seattle is 0.7% less expensive than San Diego; housing rents differ by 16% (151.3 vs 179.3). A $75,000 income in Seattle buys about what $75,509 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) | Seattle | San Diego | Seattle vs San Diego |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.1 | 111.9 | -0.7% |
| Goods | 104.0 | 108.0 | -3.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.3 | 179.3 | -15.6% |
| Utilities | 92.8 | 174.2 | -46.7% |
| Other services | 106.8 | 99.6 | +7.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 109.1 | 113.7 | -4.1% |
| $50,000 in Seattle equals in San Diego | $50,339 | ||
| $100,000 in Seattle equals in San Diego | $100,678 | ||
| $150,000 in Seattle equals in San Diego | $151,018 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.