Paola, Kansas vs. Encinitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Encinitas, California is 144.7% more expensive than Paola, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $161,474 in Encinitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Paola, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Encinitas, California is more expensive than Paola, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
386% more expensive in Encinitas
than in Paola, Kansas
Paola, KS vs. Encinitas, CA
Compared to Paola, Encinitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  144.7% 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
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  500.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  24.5% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher