Basalt, Colorado vs. Encinitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Encinitas, California is 49.5% more expensive than Basalt, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $74,739 in Encinitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Basalt, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Encinitas, California is more expensive than Basalt, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Encinitas
than in Basalt, Colorado
Basalt, CO vs. Encinitas, CA
Compared to Basalt, Encinitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  36.3% higher
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower