San Diego ranks among the <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/10/27/report-ranks-san-diego-most-expensive-us-city-see-full-list/71351851007/" target="_blank">most expensive cities</a> in the country, mainly due to high housing and transportation costs, according to U.S. News and World Report.San Diegans also pay some of the <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2023/08/29/san-diegos-eye-popping-electricity-rates-get-national-notoriety/" target="_blank">highest electricity prices</a>, according to national surveys.The San Diego City Council has voted to establish a new committee dedicated to addressing the cost of living in our region. Committee Chair Sean Elo-Rivera joined KPBS Midday Edition to discuss his plans for creating a more affordable San Diego.<h3>Guest:</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.sandiego.gov/citycouncil/cd9" target="_blank">Sean Elo-Rivera</a>, District 9 City Councilmember</li></ul>

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