Comparator
Compare 2 cities free, or up to 4 with a monthly plan.
Comparing (2/2)
Sacramento wins on rent, home prices and cost of living; San Diego wins on income, jobs, schools, safety, walkability and sunshine.
| Metric | Sacramento CA | San Diego CA |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,779 (better) | $2,313 |
| Median home | $506k (better) | $907k |
| Cost of living (100 = US) | 118 (better) | 160 |
| Median income | $87,321 | $108,077 (better) |
| Unemployment | 5% | 4.4% (better) |
| School rating | 2.1/10 | 4.3/10 (better) |
| Violent crime / 1k | 7.2 | 3.8 (better) |
| Property crime / 1k | 23.1 | 15.6 (better) |
| Walk score | 48 | 52 (better) |
| Sunny days | 265 | 266 (better) |
| Summer temp | 94°F | 77°F |
| Winter temp | 49°F | 58°F |
| Rainfall | 19.2 in | 9.8 in |
| Population | 528,706 | 1,389,526 |
| Diversity (0–100) | 77 | 71 |
| % Black | 11.8% | 5.3% |
| % Hispanic | 29.4% | 29.8% |
| % Asian | 20.1% | 17.3% |
Green marks the better value in each row.