Pasadena, California vs. Encinitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Encinitas, California is 23.3% more expensive than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $29,580 in Encinitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Encinitas, California is more expensive than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Encinitas
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Encinitas, CA
Compared to Pasadena, Encinitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher