Thermal, California vs. Encinitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Encinitas, California is 131.8% more expensive than Thermal, California.

You would need a salary of $115,891 in Encinitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thermal, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Encinitas, California is more expensive than Thermal, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
516% more expensive in Encinitas
than in Thermal, California
Thermal, CA vs. Encinitas, CA
Compared to Thermal, Encinitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  131.8% 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
  22.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  657.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher