Looking for a fresh start in a new San Diego neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Diego for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 40,164
-39%
Cost of Living Index 108 vs 176
39% lower than San Diego
Population 3,884
-38%
Cost of Living Index 109 vs 176
38% lower than San Diego
Population 10,719
-34%
Cost of Living Index 117 vs 176
34% lower than San Diego
Population 6,274
-33%
Cost of Living Index 119 vs 176
33% lower than San Diego
Population 3,239
-32%
Cost of Living Index 119 vs 176
32% lower than San Diego
Population 9,313
-29%
Cost of Living Index 125 vs 176
29% lower than San Diego
Population 10,940
-28%
Cost of Living Index 126 vs 176
28% lower than San Diego
Population 32,466
-27%
Cost of Living Index 128 vs 176
27% lower than San Diego
Population 23,670
-27%
Cost of Living Index 129 vs 176
27% lower than San Diego
Population 6,345
-26%
Cost of Living Index 130 vs 176
26% lower than San Diego
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