Encinitas, California vs. Fountain Hills, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Hills, Arizona is 44.1% cheaper than Encinitas, California.

You would need a salary of $111,790 in Fountain Hills, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Encinitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Hills, Arizona is cheaper than Encinitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Fountain Hills
than in Encinitas, California
Encinitas, CA vs. Fountain Hills, AZ
Compared to Encinitas, Fountain Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.1% lower
      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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower