Moving from San Francisco, CA to San Diego, CA

Straight-line distance: 475 miles.

Home sizeEstimated cost
Studio / 1-bedroom$904 – $1,413
2-3 bedroom$2,359 – $3,648
4+ bedroom house$4,151 – $6,393

Estimates based on typical per-mile and per-room moving-industry rates; actual quotes vary by mover, season, and access. Not a quote from any specific company.

How San Diego compares to San Francisco

San Francisco's median home value is $1,348,700 — 72% higher than San Diego's $783,300.

Median household income is $136,689 in San Francisco versus $98,657 in San Diego.

Typical rent runs $2,316 in San Francisco and $2,080 in San Diego.

On housing costs, San Diego, CA looks more affordable than San Francisco, CA — lower median home value and rent. This reflects housing only, not total cost of living.

MetricSan Francisco, CASan Diego, CA
Population851,0361,383,987
Median home value$1,348,700$783,300
Median household income$136,689$98,657
Median gross rent$2,316$2,080
Climate risk (FEMA)Very HighVery High

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index

Data last updated July 2026.