Madison, Wisconsin vs. Encinitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Encinitas, California is 125.8% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $106,144 in Encinitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Encinitas, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
358% more expensive in Encinitas
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Encinitas, CA
Compared to Madison, Encinitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  125.8% 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
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  330.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  42.5% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher