Carlsbad, California vs. Encinitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Encinitas, California is 16.5% more expensive than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $174,809 in Encinitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Encinitas, California is more expensive than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Encinitas
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Encinitas, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, Encinitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower