Cost of Living · 2026
Metro population: 3.3M
Monthly take-home
$4,842
on $75K, single filer
2-BR rent (HUD FMR)
$3,001
per month
Median home value
$760,000
+5.5% year-over-year
Left after rent
$1,841
per month on $75K
Food costs (index, 100 = national avg)
110
Groceries
115
Dining out
On a $75,000 salary in San Diego, you take home about $4,842 per month after federal and state taxes. A typical two-bedroom apartment runs $3,001 per month based on HUD fair market rents, leaving you with roughly $1,841 for everything else. If you are looking to buy, the median home in the San Diego metro is valued at $760,000. These numbers use 2026 tax brackets and official government data sources. Use them as a starting point, not financial advice.
Compare San Diego with other citiesData from IRS, HUD, BLS, and Zillow. Last updated March 2026.