SeaTac, Washington vs. Encinitas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Encinitas, California is 73.6% more expensive than SeaTac, Washington.

You would need a salary of $142,365 in Encinitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in SeaTac, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Encinitas, California is more expensive than SeaTac, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
191% more expensive in Encinitas
than in SeaTac, Washington
Seatac, WA vs. Encinitas, CA
Compared to Seatac, Encinitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.6% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  204.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.0% higher
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower