Escondido, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 25.3% cheaper than Escondido, California.

You would need a salary of $44,794 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Escondido, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Escondido, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Escondido, California
Escondido, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Escondido, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower