Decatur, Georgia vs. Escondido, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Escondido, California is 43.0% more expensive than Decatur, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $286,051 in Escondido, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Escondido, California is more expensive than Decatur, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Escondido
than in Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, GA vs. Escondido, CA
Compared to Decatur, Escondido is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher