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Price of San Diego

Price of San Diego

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Alli Powell, who documents her grocery shopping trips on her Instagram account called Grocery Getting Girl, prepares to shop at the Food 4 Less in Santee on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025.
Roland Lizarondo
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KPBS
Economy
A San Diego mom’s guide to sticking with a grocery budget
Katie Anastas
Alli Powell noticed her family was spending a lot on food, so she set a weekly budget and started meal planning.
Mechanic Jason Vue manages North Park Auto Repair at 30th in this undated photo.
Charlotte Radulovich
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KPBS
Economy
Should you buy a new or used car — or keep an old one?
John Carroll
People fill up at a Chevron station in San Diego on Dec. 7, 2022.
Roland Lizarondo
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KPBS
Living
From groceries to gas: Tell us how you're cutting back to afford San Diego
Riley Arthur
Have any questions?
Tell us a time when you had to cut back on spending to afford living in San Diego.

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Price of San Diego

San Diego County is known for being one of America’s most expensive regions. Locals are feeling the squeeze and looking for solutions. KPBS' new series Price of San Diego dives into the rising costs of groceries, child care, car insurance and even our beloved California burrito.