Gainesville, Florida vs. Escondido, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Escondido, California is 61.8% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $80,889 in Escondido, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Escondido, California is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Escondido
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Escondido, CA
Compared to Gainesville, Escondido is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.8% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  188.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  35.3% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher