Moving from Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA

Straight-line distance: 259 miles.

Home sizeEstimated cost
Studio / 1-bedroom$693 – $1,071
2-3 bedroom$1,962 – $3,002
4+ bedroom house$3,548 – $5,413

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 Las Vegas

On median home value, Las Vegas comes in at $365,300 — 53% lower than San Diego, where the median is $783,300.

Households earn a median $66,356 in Las Vegas, compared with $98,657 in San Diego.

Median rent is $1,356 in Las Vegas, compared with $2,080 in San Diego.

Climate risk is a wash here — both cities carry a "Very High" FEMA rating.

Las Vegas, NV beats San Diego, CA on both housing metrics we track — home value and rent — though this doesn't capture the full cost of living.

MetricLas Vegas, NVSan Diego, CA
Population644,8351,383,987
Median home value$365,300$783,300
Median household income$66,356$98,657
Median gross rent$1,356$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.