A Real Estate Showdown: San Diego vs. Sacramento

If you're considering moving to California, you may wonder where the best place to live is. Two cities that often come up in these discussions are San Diego and Sacramento. To help you decide, I’ll share some of the things I saw during my recent trip to San Diego and compare them with what we have here in Sacramento. 

Being the eighth-largest city in the U.S., San Diego was so large! During my visit, I stayed in the desirable area of Mission Beach so we could easily walk to the beach and soak up the California sun. Also, we checked out a couple of open houses to see what the housing market was like. I was curious to see what kind of property we could get for $1.3 million in some of the most desirable areas of the city. 

In San Diego, we found a cute little two-bedroom, one-bathroom, 624-square-foot cottage in Mission Beach for $1.325 million. If you’re interested in buying the property, the address is 809 Sunset Ct. San Diego, California. The cottage was in pretty good condition, and I was surprised to see it had been on the market for over 100 days.

"Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference."

On the other hand, in East Sacramento, we found a beautiful four-bedroom, four-bathroom, 2600-square-foot home that sold for $1.3 million in January. The house was built in 2017, which is pretty rare for the older, established neighborhoods in the area. Again, if you’re interested, the address of the property is 4297 D Street, Sacramento, California. 

The big question is: Which one would you prefer? Would you rather walk to the beach and live in a small cottage or live in a larger, newer home with a pool? Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference. If you're a beach lover who enjoys a smaller, more laid-back lifestyle, San Diego might be the perfect fit for you, but if you prefer a larger home in a more urban area, Sacramento might be more your style.

Of course, it's important to note that both cities have diverse neighborhoods with varying prices, so you might be able to find your dream home in either location for $1.3 million or less. It really just depends on what you're looking for.

If you need help choosing which area to live in or want to hear more details about the San Diego and Sacramento market, call or email me. I’m always happy to help.