Escondido, California vs. Columbus, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Indiana is 42.9% cheaper than Escondido, California.

You would need a salary of $42,857 in Columbus, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Escondido, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Indiana is cheaper than Escondido, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Columbus
than in Escondido, California
Escondido, CA vs. Columbus, IN
Compared to Escondido, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower