Kearny, New Jersey vs. Escondido, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Escondido, California is 15.7% more expensive than Kearny, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $86,804 in Escondido, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kearny, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Escondido, California is more expensive than Kearny, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Escondido
than in Kearny, New Jersey
Kearny, NJ vs. Escondido, CA
Compared to Kearny, Escondido is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  23.8% lower
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower