Garden City, Michigan vs. Escondido, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Escondido, California is 63.4% more expensive than Garden City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $122,559 in Escondido, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Escondido, California is more expensive than Garden City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
321% more expensive in Escondido
than in Garden City, Michigan
Garden City, MI vs. Escondido, CA
Compared to Garden City, Escondido is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.4% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  325.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher