San Diego 55+ True Cost Reference Table

All communities: monthly carrying costs compared

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How to Read This Table

Assumption: $1,000,000 home purchase (baseline for comparison).

  • HOA: Monthly association dues (includes base maintenance, amenities, insurance contribution).
  • Property Tax: ~$1.20% of purchase price annually ($1,000 × 1.20% ÷ 12 months).
  • Insurance: Homeowners insurance ~$300–$400/month for $1M home.
  • CFD: Community Facilities District (if applicable; shown annually and monthly equivalent).
  • TOTAL: Sum of all monthly costs.
CommunityCityHOA/moTax/moInsure/moCFD/moTOTAL/moStatus
Ocean HillsOceanside$700$1,000$350$0$2,050Clear
Oaks NorthRB$395$1,000$350$0$1,745Clear
Costa SerenaOceanside$385$1,000$350$0$1,735Clear
Seven OaksRB$360$1,000$350$0$1,710Clear
Rancho CarlsbadCarlsbad$410$1,000$350$0$1,760Clear
SolamarCarlsbad$525$1,000$350$150$2,025Amber
JunipersRanPen$450$1,000$350$333$2,133Pending
AubergeDelSur$600$1,000$350$250$2,200Pending
Oceana (all phases)Oceanside$350$1,000$350$0$1,700Clear
Hunter ValleySanMarcos$395$1,000$350$0$1,745Clear
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  • Budget tier ($1,700–$1,750/mo): Costa Serena, Seven Oaks, Oceana, Hunter Valley
  • Mid tier ($1,750–$2,000/mo): Oaks North, Rancho Carlsbad, Eastridge
  • Premium tier ($2,000–$2,200/mo): Ocean Hills, Auberge, Junipers
  • CFD impact: Adds $150–$333/mo, significant on fixed income

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