How much is the cost approximately to study in San Diego area?
Living expense in San Diego is relatively higher than other places in US outside CA. The rent, gas, even food are more expensive. Generally, one can spend about $10000 ~ $18000 per year, not including the tuition. As an example, for graduate student in SDSU, the registration fee is $1388 and each unit cost $282. As for living, one-bedroom apartment in SD cost about $700~$850. If you are here only for language school, homestay might be a better choice and roughly cost $600 a month (including 14 meals a week). Most people find roommates to share a two-bedroom or three-bedroom apartment, it cost about $400~$550 per person.