Affordability Calculator

Can I actually afford San Diego?

Enter your numbers below. You'll see a realistic price range, full monthly payment (with tax, insurance & PMI), and the neighborhoods that match your budget.

Your Inputs

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$120,000

Combined household, before taxes.

$50,000

Cash saved for down payment + closing. FTHB programs may help — see the FTHB guide.

$500

Car loans, student loans, credit card minimums (not rent).

6.75%

Current SD-area 30-yr conventional is ~6.75%. Your actual rate depends on credit, loan type, and lender.

Common in condos, townhomes, and master-planned communities.

Assumes 30-year fixed, 1.1% property tax, 0.35% homeowners insurance, PMI of 0.5% when down payment is under 20%, and a 43% qualifying debt-to-income ratio. Your real approval may differ. This tool is for educational purposes — not a loan commitment.

Your Estimate

Based on your numbers

Max Home Price
$740,000
Comfortable Price Range
$590k — $740k
Monthly Payment (PITI + PMI + HOA)
$4,650/mo
Principal & Interest · Property Tax · Insurance · PMI · HOA
SD Neighborhoods in Your Range
Chula Vista · El Cajon · La Mesa · San Marcos

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The Other Half of the Equation

You may qualify for more help than you think.

Down payment assistance, first-generation buyer programs, and VA loans can dramatically change what you can afford. The numbers above assume no assistance — with programs, the picture often looks better.

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