What is a pro or con of living in Escondido, Californiacompared to Tucson, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 138% more expensive in Escondido.

What salary do I need to live in Escondido, California copmared to Tucson, Arizona?

A salary of $20,000 in Tucson, Arizona should increase to $30,428 in Escondido, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

TUCSON vs. ESCONDIDO
Cost of Living Comparison

Tucson, Arizona vs. Escondido, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Escondido, California is 52.1% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $30,428 in Escondido, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Escondido, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Escondido
than in Tucson, Arizona

Tucson, AZ vs. Escondido, CA

Compared to Tucson, Escondido is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

52.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

184.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.0% higher

Commute

14.2% higher

Health

4.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.4% higher

Cost of Food

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