Despite San Diego ranking 17th among 18 large metro areas on spending for utilities (only Los Angelese is lower), all housing costs (including utilities, household furnishings, supplies, operations, in addition to shelter) are still relatively higher. Only Miami has a higher total for housing expenditures as a percent of spending than San Diego. All San Diego housing expenditures average 42% of total living costs compared with 34% for the U.S.
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San Diegans Spending More On Housing Than Most Americans
Despite San Diego ranking 17th among 18 large metro areas on spending for utilities (only Los Angelese is lower), all housing costs (including utilities, household furnishings, supplies, operations, in addition to shelter) are still relatively higher. Only Miami has a higher total for housing expenditures as a percent of spending than San Diego. All San Diego housing expenditures average 42% of total living costs compared with 34% for the U.S.
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