San Diego · $30,000 – $40,000 · very high cost city
Savings rate in San Diego on $30,000 – $40,000 — are you on track?
Earning $30,000 – $40,000 in San Diego? Based on BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey 2023, people at this income level in United States typically save around 3% of gross income. Enter your actual costs below to see how you compare.
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What 3% savings means in San Diego
Using BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey 2023, people earning $30,000 – $40,000 in United States save around 3% of gross income on average. In San Diego — a very high cost city — housing costs typically run 7–20% of income, which can significantly compress savings even at this income level.
Minimum
7%
floor — not building
Expected
12%
mid-income benchmark
Strong
26%
top tier
Source: BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey 2023. Benchmarks shown for mid-income earners in United States.
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