Retiring in San Diego, California

Overview

About as close to perfect weather as the U.S. gets — at a steep price.

Home Price

Homes in San Diego typically range from $706k to $1.27M.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index. Estimates only — verify current pricing before making decisions.

Cost of Living

San Diego's cost of living index is 110.7 compared to a U.S. national average of 100.

Climate

Average summer highs around 75°F and winter daytime temperatures around 64°F, with high humidity and a “Endless spring” seasonal pattern.

Geography & Landscape

Healthcare

Healthcare access and quality index: 75/100 (HomeAfterWork healthcare index — County Health Rankings + CMS Care Compare, local-adjusted from the U.S. national baseline).

Safety & Stability

San Diego scores a safety index of 65.7/100 and a political stability score of 6.6/10, based on sourced crime and stability data.

Airport Access

About 8 minutes to the nearest major airport we could confirm.

Lifestyle & Activities

Outdoor activities:

• Hiking
• Boating / kayaking
• Golf
• Tennis / racquet sports
• Nature / bird watching

Culture & lifestyle:

• Food culture
• Museums
• Professional sports
• Shopping

Things to Consider

• High cost of living and taxes
• Earthquake and wildfire exposure