Thousand Oaks, California vs. Encinitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Encinitas, California is 37.6% more expensive than Thousand Oaks, California.

You would need a salary of $344,050 in Encinitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Thousand Oaks, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Encinitas, California is more expensive than Thousand Oaks, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Encinitas
than in Thousand Oaks, California
Thousand Oaks, CA vs. Encinitas, CA
Compared to Thousand Oaks, Encinitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher