Houston, Texas vs. Encinitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Encinitas, California is 139.8% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $57,550 in Encinitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Encinitas, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
523% more expensive in Encinitas
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Encinitas, CA
Compared to Houston, Encinitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  139.8% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  496.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher