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Cost & Benefits

San Diego vs Washington

Simple answer

You'd likely save $359 a month in Washington.

Typical rent is $2,313 in San Diego and $1,954 in Washington. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

San Diego

California

Typical rent
$2,313
Typical pay
$108,077 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$2,823
Price index
111.9 (metro)

Washington

District of Columbia

Typical rent
$1,954
Typical pay
$109,870 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$2,438
Price index
108.9 (metro)

Benefits after a move

Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.