Santa Barbara, California vs. Encinitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Encinitas, California is 5.1% more expensive than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $262,735 in Encinitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Encinitas, California is more expensive than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Encinitas
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Encinitas, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Encinitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  26.1% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher