2026 Top Cities by Lowest Price in: San Diego County

2026 Top Cities by Lowest Price in:

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Uncover San Diego's most affordable neighborhoods, using a custom weighted median price from recent sales. This list is ideal for budget-conscious house hunters, revealing areas where your dollar goes further.

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National City

Overall Score : 2.0

School : 2.2

Safety : 1.7

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National City

Overall Score : 2.0

School : 2.2

Safety : 1.7

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San Ysidro

Overall Score : 1.9

School : 3.3

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San Ysidro

Overall Score : 1.9

School : 3.3

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San Diego

Overall Score : 1.5

School : 2.3

Safety : 0.3

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San Diego

Overall Score : 1.5

School : 2.3

Safety : 0.3

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El Cajon

Overall Score : 1.4

School : 2.5

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El Cajon

Overall Score : 1.4

School : 2.5

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Santee

Overall Score : 1.4

School : 2.8

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Santee

Overall Score : 1.4

School : 2.8

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San Marcos

Overall Score : 1.4

School : 2.6

Safety : 0.3

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San Marcos

Overall Score : 1.4

School : 2.6

Safety : 0.3

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Oceanside

Overall Score : 1.4

School : 2.8

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Oceanside

Overall Score : 1.4

School : 2.8

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Encinitas

Overall Score : 1.3

School : 2.8

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Encinitas

Overall Score : 1.3

School : 2.8

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Carlsbad

Overall Score : 1.2

School : 2.5

Safety : 0.3

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Carlsbad

Overall Score : 1.2

School : 2.5

Safety : 0.3

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Escondido

Overall Score : 1.1

School : 2.6

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Escondido

Overall Score : 1.1

School : 2.6

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Cardiff by the Sea

Overall Score : 1.1

School : 2.8

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Cardiff by the Sea

Overall Score : 1.1

School : 2.8

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Chula Vista

Overall Score : 1.0

School : 2.2

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Chula Vista

Overall Score : 1.0

School : 2.2

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Rancho Santa Fe

Overall Score : 0.7

School : 1.7

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Rancho Santa Fe

Overall Score : 0.7

School : 1.7

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Bonita

Overall Score : 0.7

School : 1.5

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Bonita

Overall Score : 0.7

School : 1.5

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Vista

Overall Score : 0.3

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Vista

Overall Score : 0.3

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