Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfax, Virginia vs Encinitas, California


The cost of living in Encinitas, California is 54.5% more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $115,891 in Encinitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Encinitas, California is more expensive than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Encinitas
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs Encinitas, CA
Compared to Fairfax, Encinitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.5% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower

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