Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Barbara, California vs Escondido, California


The cost of living in Escondido, California is 33.2% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $50,115 in Escondido, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Escondido, California is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Escondido
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs Escondido, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Escondido is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% lower
      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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% higher
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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