Escondido, CA Cost of Living


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Escondido cost of living score
154.9
More expensive
54.9% higher
than the US average
3.3% higher
than the California average
Escondido, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 154.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 54.9% higher than the U.S. average and 3.3% lower than the average for California.

Escondido, CA

Housing costs in Escondido?
A typical home costs $724,000, which is 114.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 1.3% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Escondido costs $2,230 per month, which is 55.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 3.6% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Escondido?
To live comfortably in Escondido, California, a minimum annual income of $138,600 for a family, and $70,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Escondido?
Escondido, California offers reasonable housing costs paired with an excellent lifestyle; median home value hits close to $580K while monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment stands typically at about $1,700 - 2,100 subject to location or building type chosen. Essential items such as food and utilities have been estimated to remain similarly priced nationwide yet taxes have historically been lower than many parts within San Diego County due mainly to Escondido’s standing north San Dieguito River Valley region .
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEscondidoCaliforniaUnited States
  154.9149.9100.0
  108.1105.1100
  89.098.3100.0
  236.3234.8100.0
  $724,000$733,500$338,100
  110.3%102.4%100.0%
  110.3133.1100.0
  153.4118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Escondido
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Escondido wins because of the weather, but has a lot of drawbacks. The schools are HORRIBLE. Like really bad. I've moved around a lot and the schools are the worst  More

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Weather is perfect year round. There are tons of things to do with the lakes, parks, the world famous San Diego Zoo's Safari Park, performing arts center, numerous  More

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Over 8 years ago

Good cost of  More

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