The TRUE Cost of Living in San Diego in 2024

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  • Опубликовано: 19 июн 2024
  • San Diego is renowned for its stunning beaches, perfect weather, and vibrant lifestyle. However, beneath the surface, there's a different story to tell. The real cost of living in San Diego can catch many residents off guard, making it essential to be fully aware of what you're getting into before making the move.
    Join us as we break down the various factors that contribute to the high cost of living in this coastal metropolis. We'll explore the soaring housing prices, steep rental rates, and the overwhelming expenses associated with basic necessities such as groceries, transportation, and healthcare.
    But it doesn't stop there. We'll also uncover the hidden expenses that are often overlooked, including taxes, utility bills, and maintenance costs. From the exorbitant property taxes to the premium prices at local restaurants and entertainment venues, San Diego has a way of emptying your wallet faster than you might expect.
    Our goal is not to deter you from living in this beautiful city, but rather to provide an honest portrayal of the financial challenges you may face. By understanding the real cost of living in San Diego, you'll be better prepared to make informed decisions and plan your budget accordingly.
    Whether you're considering a relocation, interested in the city's economic landscape, or simply curious about the financial realities of San Diego living, this video is for you. Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to stay updated with our latest content that explores various aspects of life in San Diego.
    Remember, knowledge is power, and we believe in empowering you with the information you need to navigate the expensive terrain of living in San Diego.
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  • @CLaFong
    @CLaFong Год назад +20

    I have traveled all over the world and I have found that my favorite locations are all expensive, London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Zurich, Sydney. Seems to me people are willing to spend more to live in really nice places. I have found that when people talk about the most affordable places in the US they are talking about the most undesirable places to live.

    • @BernMcGovern
      @BernMcGovern  Год назад +2

      Yeah there’s a reason why it’s expensive here

    • @BernMcGovern
      @BernMcGovern  11 месяцев назад +1

      @@jaunt3603 there’s a place for everyone. I hope you are happy there

    • @BernMcGovern
      @BernMcGovern  11 месяцев назад

      @@jaunt3603 agreed. Didn’t mean to disrespect

    • @alfredolopez4092
      @alfredolopez4092 10 месяцев назад

      Give me cheap anytime I can care less about beautiful, just give me safe and clean 😊

    • @CLaFong
      @CLaFong 10 месяцев назад

      Yes, it's best to stay inside and live in a cheap area if you have an irrational fear for your safety and germophobia@@alfredolopez4092

  • @nineangels7572
    @nineangels7572 Год назад +8

    Great video and accurate prices for every life expense in our area!

  • @justinbieber12373
    @justinbieber12373 Год назад +7

    Only shop at VONS , FRIDAY FRENZY.. Gasoline at COSCO, usually .50 cents per gallon cheaper. Stanton Optical ,EyeGlass World. Free eye exam . Take a weekend drive to VISTA. Plenty of roadside farm stand sales .. Really great prices. 👍

    • @BernMcGovern
      @BernMcGovern  Год назад

      Is the gas line ever not long at Costco?

    • @justinbieber12373
      @justinbieber12373 Год назад +1

      @Living in San Diego with Bern & Courtney Yes, Tuesday- Wednesday 9-11 am. I answered your question before but it was removed . I mentioned some apps for finding cheap ⛽️ . Also mentioned CALL AHEAD SEATING or Resevations if you go out to eat . 🍷

  • @mathewcameron123mc
    @mathewcameron123mc 3 месяца назад +1

    I live in the mid Willamette valley in Oregon (born and raised). My wife is from Los Angeles, and we've been strongly considering moving down there. The cost of living there vs here is surprisingly not that far off and San Diego has alot more job opportunities.

  • @behroozkarimian1703
    @behroozkarimian1703 11 месяцев назад +1

    well organized video thanks

  • @alexwallace6120
    @alexwallace6120 Год назад +5

    thanks Bern for the video1 I like how you went into different places and then talked about the prices. When I lived there from 1988-1992,it was so affordable. On studio apartment in Banker's Hill was $350 a month. Had a 1Bedroom in Hillrest,6th ave,$550..i so wish it wasn't so expensive, although so beautiful. Take care hi to Courtney!

    • @BernMcGovern
      @BernMcGovern  8 месяцев назад

      Thanks Alex! Glad you liked it. I wanted to change it up a bit

  • @mattb1611
    @mattb1611 4 месяца назад

    Great video!

  • @carlossteam5349
    @carlossteam5349 7 месяцев назад +1

    Very detailed. I loved it!

  • @barbarac41
    @barbarac41 17 дней назад

    For two cars Pay $250 in Florida, but job market in FL is terrible and pay is incredibly low 😭

  • @AndySo2000
    @AndySo2000 5 месяцев назад

    Very informative video on this one.

  • @barbarac41
    @barbarac41 17 дней назад

    When is game day in Houston, or concert, downtown parking goes up to $60, minimum wage in Texas is $7.25 and many people work for $9-14 per hour 😞

  • @Andrembramwell
    @Andrembramwell 11 месяцев назад

    are there many places in san diego that do short term rentals about 3 months you recommend? I want to check out the city to see if i like it but i am debating on an airbnb option or if i can find a month to month property.

    • @BernMcGovern
      @BernMcGovern  11 месяцев назад

      Airbnb is a good option but also check out funrnishedfinder.com

  • @TheKnyght123
    @TheKnyght123 27 дней назад

    Be very cautious about some of the prices listed here, specifically around "Single Family Home" and "Electricity". As someone who lives here, a single family home price that he mentioned is for a very low square footage 1bd 1bath or studio. 2-3 bedrooms start easily crossing the 1M mark even for condo's and townhouses in most areas. Also for electricity as someone who works from home and keeps the AC at ~70 degrees with 1 electric car, our electricity bill ranges from $350-770 a month (Highly dependent on the time of year). San Diego has the highest electricity cost per kw in the entire nation, even exceeding Hawaii.
    And also don't forget the high california income tax and sales tax which do start to chunk away at you when you add all of this together. My wife and I make >300k a year and have decided to leave SD due to the increasing cost of not only SD but of California as a whole.

  • @theso-calledtraveller
    @theso-calledtraveller Год назад

    Nice!

  • @XanthonOperator
    @XanthonOperator Год назад +3

    Thats what we saw both visiting and researching. Everything OTHER than housing costs are marginally higher (statistically 7%) but like groceries and convenience stores are about the same nationwide Boston/Chicago/SunnyD.
    Food is WAY fresher though in California, so id pay 20% premium on that alone.
    Really the TRUE "cost of living" is ALL baked into monthlies like Rent/Mortgage and Gas/Electric. At least thats what we discovered.
    Is it worth it? 1000% HECK YES!
    Those benjamins get spent warming you up in winter or flying you to beach vacations anyway! Might aswell just live on vacation and rough it around the edges :P

  • @lygia242424
    @lygia242424 3 месяца назад

    thanks for this! tbh very similar to the cost of living in Denver

  • @bernandoturner4840
    @bernandoturner4840 Год назад +2

    What A great Video.. thankyou For being Honest About Sandiego Ca.🤣👻🤣

    • @BernMcGovern
      @BernMcGovern  Год назад +1

      You are welcome!

    • @bernandoturner4840
      @bernandoturner4840 Год назад

      @@BernMcGovern but in all Facts…! It’s expensive in every state of America. Not just sandiego Ca.. lots of folk get info & just run with it’ never been within 2 feet of the area or know a reputable person that is or have been..😄🙋🏽‍♂️

  • @mraqua3
    @mraqua3 Год назад +2

    Robertos is a such great spot. I Love hiking Torrey Pines and treating myself to a burrito afterwards. #SDLife

  • @samuelsantos9081
    @samuelsantos9081 4 месяца назад

    Hi there, you showing as your real life I love this but I’m Brazilian and this end year I wanna live there, can you sai someplace more cheap for one single Brazilian for live?

  • @matthewmasur6749
    @matthewmasur6749 Год назад +4

    Bern is always entertaining

  • @tinag1234
    @tinag1234 12 дней назад +1

    Groceries $220 a month for a single person? That seems awfully low. Are you sure you didn’t mean a week?

    • @BernMcGovern
      @BernMcGovern  12 дней назад

      We are a family of 4 and we spend about $250/week. I could see a single person probably spending $300/month but obviously everyone lives differently

  • @jessicalockhart9633
    @jessicalockhart9633 10 месяцев назад +2

    So if I’m being honest this is how much it costs literally everywhere else in the country…for anything…the entire country is feeling the effects of this hyper inflation. I live in shitty Louisiana and milk costs 6$ a gallon here…more than San Diego so sign me up lol

  • @guamrealestatewithnicolesa6270
    @guamrealestatewithnicolesa6270 6 месяцев назад

    Those are all pretty much same prices as Guam. Considering we get everything imported in, I guess that’s pretty expensive to live there

    • @BernMcGovern
      @BernMcGovern  6 месяцев назад

      Whats the median home price in Guam?

  • @ericbeech2652
    @ericbeech2652 4 месяца назад +1

    Not much different from colorado springs.

  • @duancoviero9759
    @duancoviero9759 6 месяцев назад +2

    Helpful but the demoralizing video. How does anyone save for anything

    • @BernMcGovern
      @BernMcGovern  6 месяцев назад

      It’s not easy that’s for sure

  • @AhsokaTano101
    @AhsokaTano101 9 месяцев назад

    Can someone who lives alone without kids be able to afford living here? If so whats a livable wage ?

    • @BernMcGovern
      @BernMcGovern  9 месяцев назад +3

      It's definitely possible. I used to think you could do it off of $50,000/ year but now I would say you'd need to make $80,000 to be able to do it on your own and that is living modestly

    • @saboabbas123
      @saboabbas123 Месяц назад +1

      $80K a year is low if you want to live in a nice area and at least 5 miles from the beaches where the weather is cooler. SD is a desert climate and it gets very hot in July - September. (100+ daytime but does cool off at night.) CA is a Blue state and is deep in debt. (The Fed's paid them during COVID or it would be worse.) They tax EVERYTHING. And don't forget, that "$850K average home price" will likely have an HOA. By my calculation, it takes a minimum household annual income of $100K.

    • @Cmnich94
      @Cmnich94 28 дней назад

      There’s no way you can live comfortably on 80k/yr with kids in San Diego.

  • @SuperMassman
    @SuperMassman 3 месяца назад +1

    ☝️😑.. my experience is, if you can solve the cost of your housing (pay cash, live with parents etc) then everything else is doable

    • @BernMcGovern
      @BernMcGovern  3 месяца назад

      Housing is definitely the trickiest part

  • @erich84502ify
    @erich84502ify 3 месяца назад

    It USED TO BE cheap in the 2000s

  • @alanmartins6349
    @alanmartins6349 Год назад +1

    You forgot golf:) can you live ok with a 9k a month budget with no mortgage and car paid for?

    • @BernMcGovern
      @BernMcGovern  Год назад +1

      I would say definitely

    • @shelleycharlesworth5177
      @shelleycharlesworth5177 9 месяцев назад

      what about 2 seniors -both retired-no mortgage or kids. New cars-no debt.
      What amount of income is needed?
      $6,000 net per month?@@BernMcGovern