What is a pro or con of living in Encinitas, Californiacompared to Rutherfordton, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 584% more expensive in Encinitas.

What salary do I need to live in Encinitas, California copmared to Rutherfordton, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Rutherfordton, North Carolina should increase to $134,548 in Encinitas, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RUTHERFORDTON vs. ENCINITAS
Cost of Living Comparison

Rutherfordton, North Carolina vs. Encinitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Encinitas, California is 169.1% more expensive than Rutherfordton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $134,548 in Encinitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Encinitas, California is more expensive than Rutherfordton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
584% more expensive in Encinitas
than in Rutherfordton, North Carolina

Rutherfordton, NC vs. Encinitas, CA

Compared to Rutherfordton, Encinitas is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

169.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

19.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

638.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.3% lower

Commute

57.2% higher

Health

28.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

12.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Rutherfordton, North Carolina vs. Encinitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rutherfordton, NC vs. Encinitas, CA

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