Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Encinitas, California


The cost of living in Encinitas, California is 12.5% more expensive than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $56,265 in Encinitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Encinitas, California is more expensive than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Encinitas
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Encinitas, CA
Compared to Santa Cruz, Encinitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  10.7% higher
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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