Encinitas, California vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 35.6% cheaper than Encinitas, California.

You would need a salary of $32,205 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Encinitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is cheaper than Encinitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Santa Clarita
than in Encinitas, California
Encinitas, CA vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Encinitas, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher