Net Worth Percentile in San Diego
Your national net worth ranking uses Federal Reserve SCF data and is the same wherever you live. But San Diego’s cost of living is 51% above the national average (COL index: 151), which changes what your net worth actually buys.
Purchasing power in San Diego
Based on BLS 2023 Consumer Expenditure Survey ($110,180/yr in San Diego).
San Diego — key figures
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Frequently asked questions
What net worth puts you in the top 10% in San Diego?
Nationally, the top 10% of Americans ages 45-54 have a net worth of roughly $1.7M or more. In San Diego, where cost of living is 51% above the national average (COL index: 151), that $1.7M covers approximately 15.4 years of living expenses compared to 23.3 years at the national average.
How does San Diego's cost of living affect my net worth ranking?
San Diego has a cost of living index of 151 (US average = 100). Your national percentile ranking uses Federal Reserve SCF data and is the same regardless of where you live. But your purchasing power differs: $1M in San Diego covers 9.1 years of average living expenses, versus 13.7 years at the national average.
What is the median household income in San Diego?
The median household income in San Diego is $83,454 per year. The national median household income is approximately $74,580 (Census ACS 2023).
What is the median home price in San Diego?
The median home sale price in San Diego metro area is approximately $820,000 (2024). For a household with $500K in net worth, that represents 61% of the median home price.