Comparator
Compare 2 cities free, or up to 4 with a monthly plan.
Comparing (2/2)
Austin wins on rent, home prices, cost of living, jobs and schools; San Diego wins on income, safety, walkability and sunshine.
| Metric | Austin TX | San Diego CA |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,729 (better) | $2,313 |
| Median home | $555k (better) | $907k |
| Cost of living (100 = US) | 119 (better) | 160 |
| Median income | $93,658 | $108,077 (better) |
| Unemployment | 3.5% (better) | 4.4% |
| School rating | 5.2/10 (better) | 4.3/10 |
| Violent crime / 1k | 4.2 | 3.8 (better) |
| Property crime / 1k | 31 | 15.6 (better) |
| Walk score | 42 | 52 (better) |
| Sunny days | 228 | 266 (better) |
| Summer temp | 98°F | 77°F |
| Winter temp | 52°F | 58°F |
| Rainfall | 36.3 in | 9.8 in |
| Population | 979,539 | 1,389,526 |
| Diversity (0–100) | 66 | 71 |
| % Black | 7.3% | 5.3% |
| % Hispanic | 31.9% | 29.8% |
| % Asian | 9% | 17.3% |
Green marks the better value in each row.