San Diego is one of the least affordable areas in the country where housing, gas prices, utilities, and other costs are a concern. The average salary in San Diego is $68,565/year, which is about $32.96/hour. This is only $1,900 more per year than the nationwide average of $66,665/year, yet the cost of living in San Diego is 44% higher than the national average. https://www.cbs8.com/article/money/san-diego-cost-of-living-compared-other-cities-across-the-us/509-4f50ed40-5cdd-4969-a7e6-485657c66aff