Austin, Texas vs. Escondido, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Escondido, California is 12.5% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,260 in Escondido, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Escondido, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Escondido
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Escondido, CA
Compared to Austin, Escondido is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher