What is a pro or con of living in Santa Clara, Californiacompared to Encinitas, California?

Housing is 16% more expensive in Santa Clara.

What salary do I need to live in Santa Clara, California copmared to Encinitas, California?

A salary of $150,000 in Encinitas, California should increase to $153,996 in Santa Clara, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ENCINITAS vs. SANTA CLARA
Cost of Living Comparison

Encinitas, California vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 2.7% more expensive than Encinitas, California.

You would need a salary of $153,996 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Encinitas, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Encinitas, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
16% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Encinitas, California

Encinitas, CA vs. Santa Clara, CA

Compared to Encinitas, Santa Clara is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

16.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.7% lower

Commute

14.9% higher

Health

21.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Encinitas, California vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Encinitas, CA vs. Santa Clara, CA

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