Lafayette, Colorado vs. Encinitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Encinitas, California is 72.2% more expensive than Lafayette, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $94,699 in Encinitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Encinitas, California is more expensive than Lafayette, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Encinitas
than in Lafayette, Colorado
Lafayette, CO vs. Encinitas, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Encinitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.2% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  32.1% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower