Montgomery, Alabama vs. Escondido, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Escondido, California is 88.4% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $62,158 in Escondido, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Escondido, California is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
471% more expensive in Escondido
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs. Escondido, CA
Compared to Montgomery, Escondido is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.4% 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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  527.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  35.5% higher
  Health
  26.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher