Palm Desert, California vs. Encinitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Encinitas, California is 85.4% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $250,324 in Encinitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Encinitas, California is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
186% more expensive in Encinitas
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Encinitas, CA
Compared to Palm Desert, Encinitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.4% 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)
  212.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower