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Escondido, CA is a city located in San Diego County in southern California. It has a rich history and culture, along with many local businesses. Rent for two bedroom apartments in Escondido is $2,230 per month compared to the national average of $1,430. In addition to rental costs, the grocery cost index in Escondido is 108 versus 100 in the US. Local companies include Stone Brewing Co., Rincon Marketplace Shopping Center, and Remedy Oak Winery. The main differences between rent and groceries in Escondido and the US are that they are slightly more expensive than average but still affordable for most people.

Escondido has an unemployment rate of 7.0%. The US average is 6.0%.

Escondido has seen the job market increase by 1.4% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 33.6%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Escondido
- The Sales Tax Rate for Escondido is 7.8%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Escondido is 9.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Escondido
- The average income of a Escondido resident is $21,684 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Escondido resident is $70,115 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyEscondido, CaliforniaUnited States
  76
  -8.6%-6.2%
  33.6%33.5%
  7.8%6.2%
  8.0%4.6%
  $31,640$37,638
  $70,115$69,021
  $81,671$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  2.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  9.9%6.8%
  9.6%10.0%
  2.4%2.5%
  11.9%11.0%
  3.7%4.8%
  0.9%0.8%
  1.6%1.9%
  2.5%4.7%
  1.8%1.9%
  7.1%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  7.0%4.2%
  6.3%9.3%
  12.3%14.0%
  3.3%2.1%
  8.8%7.0%
  6.3%4.8%
  2.4%4.7%
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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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