At the same time, it also has one of the highest costs of living with a lack of affordable housing and increasing transportation costs. Access to high quality transit and walkable communities result in considerable savings and significant reductions in GHGs. In San Diego, households with high quality transit save an average of $ 3,515 and emit 30% fewer transportation GHGs each year.[33] They also result in improved air quality and overall public health. These are savings that can reduce the overall cost of living and enhance regional economic competitiveness while addressing regional sustainability and equity. Establishing and planning for these types of long-term outcomes will require the region to reorient its priorities in the coming years.