Los Angeles vs San Diego - US cities comparison

Los Angeles is the SECOND largest city in the United States in terms of population. San Diego is the EIGHTH largest city in the United States.

POPULATION

San Diego - about 1.4 million (2020) Los Angeles - about 3.9 million (2020)

Tallest building

Wilshire Grand Center

San Diego - One America Plaza (500 ft/150 meters) Los Angeles - Wilshire Grand Center (1,100 ft/335.3 meters)

Popular sports teams

San Diego - San Diego Padres (MLB), San Diego Seals (NLL), San Diego Legion (MLR), etc Los Angeles - LA Lakers (NBA), LA Dodgers (MLB), LA Chargers (NFL), etc

San Diego is a border city. It is located on the US-Mexico border. Mexican city Tijuana is located on the other side of the border.

Highest natural point

San Diego - Cowles Mountain (1,593 ft/486 meters) Los Angeles - Mount Lukens (5,075 ft/1,547 meters)

Climate

Summers are dry and warm and winters are long and cold in both cities. LA receives more rain than San Diego in winters.

County

San Diego - San Diego County Los Angeles - Los Angeles County San Diego is the second largest city in California. Los Angeles is the largest.

Famous landmarks

San Diego - Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, etc.

Los Angeles - Santa Monica Pier, Universal Studios Hollywood, Hollywood Sign , Hollywood walk of fame, etc.

Famous landmarks