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San Diego Residents Relocate to Tijuana for Affordable Housing

4/18/2026

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Rising living costs in San Diego have prompted Amy McEfee, a warehouse stock clerk, to relocate to Tijuana, where she now pays $400 for a one-bedroom, down from $1,200.
Vered Familiar, a shipyard safety technician, also moved to Tijuana, saving rent from $2,100 to $550 for a five-bedroom home.
Despite the relief, Tijuana faces safety concerns, with a high murder rate and a travel advisory for Baja California.

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Story summary

Rising living costs in San Diego have prompted Amy McEfee, a warehouse stock clerk, to relocate to Tijuana, where she now pays $400 for a one-bedroom, down from $1,200.
Vered Familiar, a shipyard safety technician, also moved to Tijuana, saving rent from $2,100 to $550 for a five-bedroom home.
Despite the relief, Tijuana faces safety concerns, with a high murder rate and a travel advisory for Baja California.