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Edinburgh vs San Diego

Home Price & Cost of Living Comparison

Live DataLast updated: March 31, 2026ยทSource: OECD, Numbeo & National Statistics

๐Ÿ’ก Why it matters: Edinburgh vs San Diego

Edinburgh is 59% more affordable for homebuyers. Edinburgh has a price-to-income ratio of 7.8x compared to 11.2x in San Diego.

MetricEdinburghSan Diego
Avg Home Price$350,000$850,000
Price / sqm$5,200$8,500
Rent (1BR)$1,200/mo$2,600/mo
Rent (3BR)$2,000/mo$3,800/mo
Price-to-Income7.8x11.2x
Mortgage Rate4.5%6.8%
1yr Change+2.2%+1.2%
Median Income$45,000/yr$76,000/yr
Population540,0001,400,000
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โœ“ OECD, Numbeo & National Statisticsโœ“ Updated 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edinburgh or San Diego more expensive?
Edinburgh is more affordable. Home prices differ by $500,000 (59%).
Which city has cheaper rent, Edinburgh or San Diego?
Rent for a 1BR in Edinburgh is $1,200/mo vs $2,600/mo in San Diego.

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