10 Pricey Cities That Pay Off

By Matthew Bandyk

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San Diego, Pricey Cities that Pay Off

San Diego's high value is probably a product not only of its location but also of the presence of many institutions of higher learning, with the University of California–San Diego, the University of San Diego, and San Diego State University all within the city.

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