College Station, Texas vs. Escondido, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Escondido, California is 64.5% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $82,260 in Escondido, California to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Escondido, California is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Escondido
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Escondido, CA
Compared to College Station, Escondido is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.5% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  57.3% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher