Living in San Diego, CA vs. Chicago, IL - Compare Places

San Diego, CA has a population density of 1,401,932, which is 48% below Chicago, IL. The median age of 35 years is 1% above Chicago, IL and 9% below the national average.

Population

1,401,932

2,718,555

322,903,030

Median Age

35 Years

34 Years

38 Years

Age Distribution

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Baby Boomers (Age 55+)

33%

32%

38%

Gen X (Age 41-55)

10%

9%

Millennials (Age 20-40)

35%

27%

Gen Z (Age 0-19)

23%

24%

25%

Educational Attianment

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Master's degree

19%

16%

12%

Bachelor's degree

27%

23%

20%

Some college or associate's degree

27%

23%

28%

High school diploma or equivalent

15%

23%

27%

Less than high school diploma

12%

15%

13%

Race & Ethnicity

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White

65%

49%

73%

Asian

17%

6%

5%

Black

7%

30%

13%

Two or more races

5%

3%

Other Races

7%

11%

6%

Community

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Single

40%

49%

33%

Married

46%

37%

50%

Divorced

4%

5%

6%

Widowed

10%

8%

11%

San Diego, CA has an unemployment rate of 6%, which is 0% below than the national unemployment rate of 6%. Chicago, IL has an unemployment rate of 9%, which is 33% above than the national unemployment rate of 6%.

Median Household Income

$79,673

$58,247

$62,843

Unemployment Rate

6%

9%

5%

Poverty Rate

14%

20%

14%

Income per capita

$39,066

$34,775

$33,831

Employment Industry

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Professional / Technical

13%

11%

7%

Healthcare

13%

14%

Finance

4%

6%

5%

Education

9%

10%

9%

Manufacturing

9%

8%

10%

IT Services

3%

2%

Accommodation

10%

9%

7%

Wholesale

2%

3%

Public Services

5%

4%

5%

Arts

3%

2%

Other

13%

14%

Household Income

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Less Than $10000

4%

9%

6%

$10000 > $14999

3%

4%

$15000 > $24999

6%

10%

8%

$25000 > $34999

6%

8%

$35000 > $49999

10%

11%

12%

$50000 > $74999

15%

17%

$75000 > $99999

12%

11%

12%

$100000 > $149999

17%

13%

15%

$150000 > $199999

9%

6%

More Than $200000

12%

8%

7%

San Diego, CA has a crime index 83 below the national average, while Chicago, IL has a crime index that is 137 above the national average.

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

Total Crime Index

83

137

The homeownership rate in San Diego, CA is 47%, which is 26% below the national average. The homeownership rate in Chicago, IL is 45%, which is 30% below the national average.

Median Home Value

$767,441

$267,600

$280,600

Median Rent

$2,854

$1,796

$1,023

Average Household Size

3

2

Property Tax

$4,100

$3,978

$2,471

Home Type

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Single-Family

45%

26%

62%

Townhomes

10%

3%

6%

Small Apt. Buildings

7%

29%

8%

Apt. Complexes

37%

41%

18%

Mobile Homes

1%

0%

6%

Other

0%

Home Age

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2014 and Later

1%

2%

2010 to 2013

2%

1%

3%

2000 to 2009

10%

8%

14%

1990 to 1999

12%

5%

14%

1980 to 1989

18%

4%

13%

1970 to 1979

21%

7%

15%

1960 to 1969

12%

10%

11%

1950 to 1959

12%

10%

1940 to 1949

4%

9%

5%

1939 and earlier

7%

43%

13%

Home Rent by Bedroom

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Condo

$1,995

$1,195

1 Bedroom

$2,250

$1,658

2 Bedroom

$2,800

$2,000

3 Bedroom

$3,444

$2,400

4 Bedroom

$4,465

$3,200

5 Bedroom or more

Home Value by Bedroom

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condo

$500,158

$330,247

1 Bedroom

$341,079

$268,957

2 Bedroom

$405,177

$273,336

3 Bedroom

$87,739

$60,349

4 Bedroom

$626,196

$324,576

5 Bedroom or more

$767,004

$357,269

Occupancy Type

Home Owners

San Diego

47%

Chicago

45%

United States

63%

Home Renters

San Diego

53%

Chicago

55%

United States

36%

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San Diego, CA

Chicago, IL

United States

San Diego, CA has a median home value of $767,441, which is 65% above Chicago,IL and 63% below the national average of $280,600. San Diego’s median household income of $79,673 is $21% below the national average.

National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average

Cost of Living Index

312

258

212

Housing

301

201

200

Goods and Services

301

201

200

San Diego, CA has an average school rating of 6. Chicago, IL has an average school rating of 4. San Diego, CA has 168 total schools while Chicago, IL has 276 total schools

School Rating

1 /10 - 10 /10

Total Schools

168

276

School Ratings

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High Schools

1 /10 - 10 /10

Middle Schools

1 /10 - 10 /10

2 /10 - 9 /10

Elementary Schools

1 /10 - 10 /10

2 /10 - 10 /10

Commute to city center(Drive)

Commute to University

14 mins

University of San Diego-Child-Adolescent Psychiatric Hosp

Commute to city center(Public Transit)