Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Encinitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Encinitas, California is 96.2% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $147,172 in Encinitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Encinitas, California is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Encinitas
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Encinitas, CA
Compared to Fort Collins, Encinitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.2% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  183.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  39.9% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher