Cost of Living Calculator - Buford, Georgia vs Encinitas, California


The cost of living in Encinitas, California is 119.8% more expensive than Buford, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $109,885 in Encinitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buford, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Encinitas, California is more expensive than Buford, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
257% more expensive in Encinitas
than in Buford, Georgia
Buford, GA vs Encinitas, CA
Compared to Buford, Encinitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  119.8% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  326.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  33.4% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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