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Encinitas, CA vs Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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Is it cheaper to live in Palm Beach Gardens or is it cheaper to live in Encinitas?
- Palm Beach Gardens is 26.3% less expensive than Encinitas.

Which city has more affordable housing, Palm Beach Gardens or Encinitas?
- Palm Beach Gardens housing costs are 69.6% less expensive than Encinitas housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Encinitas or is Health Care more affordable in Palm Beach Gardens.
- Health related expenses are 13.5% more in Palm Beach Gardens.
 Encinitas, CAPalm Beach Gardens, FLUnited States
 Overall  Unlock114.1100
 Food & Groceries115.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock101.0100
 Housing499.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$607,500$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock120.8100
 Miscellaneous153.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Encinitas    14 Reviews

I've lived in many different neighborhoods throughout San Diego over the years. They've all been coastal, from Pt. Loma, Pacific Beach, Del Mar, Solana Beach and  More

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Over 7 years ago

1. Horrible, nightmare traffic with lots of road rage drivers everywhere 2. Extremely high cost of living for small crappy houses / condos 3. Nothing to do, no  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived in many locations across the United States and the Caribbean and Encinitas is on my top list of places to live. The people are easy going and the pace  More

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Reviews for Palm Beach Gardens    5 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I have found the cost of living here is above the national average. Lots of nice restaurants, good shopping, pretty beaches but it's getting more & more populated with  More

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Over 16 years ago

All of Palm Beach Gardens is an extremely safe environment. The police force is great and aggressive about its presence in all neighborhoods. We feel very safe, even  More

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The cost of living in Palm Beach Gardends has become financially unsustainable for our family. The homeowners taxes are ridiculously high and the homeowners insurance  More

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