Considerations when moving from Riverside to San Diego

Cost of living: Riverside vs. San Diego

Riverside San Diego
Average rent cost $2,295 $2,881
Average home value $642,297 $1,003,444
Average income (per capita) $76,755 $72,963
Cost of living (single person) $2,573 $3,346
Cost of living (family of 4) $5,604 $7,719
Unemployment rate 7.1% 6.6%
  • Rent prices in San Diego are 26% higher than in Riverside.
  • Home prices in San Diego are 56.2% higher than in Riverside.
  • Income in San Diego is 4.9% lower than in Riverside.
  • The cost of living for a single person in San Diego is 30.0% higher than in Riverside.
  • The cost of living for a family in San Diego is 37.7% higher than in Riverside.
  • The unemployment rate in San Diego is 7.04% lower than in Riverside.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,901.28 in San Diego to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Riverside.

How life is different in Riverside vs. San Diego

San Diego Riverside
Population 1,386,932 317,261
Political leaning Democratic 60-37 Democratic 49.8-48.3
Summer high 79ยบF 94ยบF
Winter low 46ยบF 42ยบF
Annual rain 12" 11"
Annual snow 0" 0"
Crime index 39.83 40.24
  • The population of San Diego is approximately 337% greater than the population of Riverside.
  • In the last presidential election, San Diego voted Democratic and Riverside voted Democratic.
  • The average high in the summertime in San Diego is 79ยบF and in Riverside, itโ€™s 94ยบF.
  • During the coldest part of the year, San Diego reaches the temperature of 46ยบF and Riverside gets down to 42ยบF.
  • You can expect about 12 inches of annual rainfall in San Diego vs 11 inches of rainfall in Riverside.
  • In San Diego, it snows about 0 inches annually vs 0 inches of snow in Riverside.
  • San Diego has a lower crime rate than Riverside with a crime index of 40.24 vs 39.83.

Things to do in San Diego

Whether you prefer to be in the great outdoors, soak up some culture, or catch a live game, San Diego has plenty to offer:

Museums in San Diegotoggle

  • USS Midway Museum
  • Birch Aquarium at Scripps
  • Maritime Museum of San Diego
  • San Diego Air & Space Museum
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
  • San Diego Model Railroad Museum
  • Map and Atlas Museum of La Jolla
  • Stuart Collection
  • Africa and Beyond
  • Old Town Model Railroad Depot
  • RC Gorman Navajo Gallery
  • ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station
  • La Jolla Historical Society
  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Sculpture Parks
  • The New Children's Museum

Parks in San Diegotoggle

  • La Jolla Cove
  • Balboa Park
  • La Jolla Shores Park
  • Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
  • Ellen Browning Scripps Park
  • Cuvier Park - The Wedding Bowl
  • Scripps Institute of Oceanography Coastal Reserve
  • La Jolla Underwater Park
  • Coast Boulevard Park
  • Kellogg Park
  • Calumet Park
  • Waterfront Park
  • Friendship Park
  • Mission Trails Regional Park
  • Heritage County Park

Sports Teams in San Diegotoggle

  • San Diego Padres (MLB)
  • San Diego Gulls (AHL)
  • San Diego Loyal SC (USL Championship)

Universities in San Diegotoggle

  • California State University-San Marcos
  • California Western School of Law
  • San Diego Christian College
  • National University
  • Point Loma Nazarene University
  • San Diego State University
  • University of California San Diego
  • University of Phoenix
  • University of San Diego
  • Alliant International University
  • Thomas Jefferson School of Law
  • Azusa Pacific University
  • Azusa Pacific University
  • Brandman University
  • California College San Diego
  • John Paul the Great Catholic University

FAQ

How much does it cost to hire a professional moving company from Riverside to San Diego?toggle

To ship furniture from Riverside to San Diego with a mover will cost between $608 and $2,720. The cost to move a two- to three-bedroom home will range from $1,302โ€“$3,604, and a four-bedroom move or bigger move from Riverside to San Diego will cost from $1,742โ€“$4,895.

How much are moving container companies from Riverside to San Diego?toggle

Moving containers from Riverside to San Diego will cost you $494 to $1,192 for a studio or one-bedroom home. For a two- to three-bedroom move, moving containers can cost $1,015 to $1,867. A larger home will cost $1,323 to $2,064.

How much is a moving truck from Riverside to San Diego?toggle

Renting a moving truck is usually the cheapest option, but it requires you to do all of the driving and labor; these estimates include the estimated fuel cost:

Moving a studio or one-bedroom apartment in a rental truck will cost around $120 to $177. A larger move will cost $125 to $204, and a four-bedroom or larger move from Riverside to San Diego costs from $136 to $219.

How far in advance should I book Riverside-to-San Diego movers?toggle

Ideally, you should book your move from Riverside to San Diego at least two months in advance. If youโ€™re moving during the busy summer months, itโ€™s best to book your movers at least three months ahead of your move. The sooner you reserve your Riverside-to-San Diego movers, the better the chance youโ€™ll get the most affordable rates and secure the exact moving date you need. Some movers even offer early-bird discounts for advance reservations.

What time of year is the cheapest to move to San Diego?toggle

The cheapest time of year to move to San Diego is between early October and late April. This period of time is outside of the moving industryโ€™s peak season (Mayโ€“September), which means demand โ€” and therefore pricing โ€” will typically be lower. A majority of all U.S. moves happen between May and August, so staying outside the busy summer months will help you save money.

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