Encinitas, California vs. Lakewood, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, California is 31.7% cheaper than Encinitas, California.

You would need a salary of $34,170 in Lakewood, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Encinitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, California is cheaper than Encinitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Lakewood
than in Encinitas, California
Encinitas, CA vs. Lakewood, CA
Compared to Encinitas, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% lower
      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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher