Encinitas, CA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Encinitas, California?
$24,690 / month
for a family, 357.2% more expensive than the national average A total of $296,280 for the year for a family.
$7,833 / month
for a single person, 64.3% more expensive than the national average A total of $94,000 for the year for a single person.

Encinitas cost of living score
154.9
More expensive
54.9% higher
than the US average
3.3% higher
than the California average
Encinitas, 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.

Encinitas, CA

Housing costs in Encinitas?
A typical home costs $1,546,700, which is 357.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 110.9% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Encinitas costs $3,000 per month, which is 109.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 28.3% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Encinitas?
To live comfortably in Encinitas, California, a minimum annual income of $296,280 for a family, and $94,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Encinitas?
The cost of living in Encinitas, CA is significantly higher than the US average. According to statistics, the median house value in Encinitas is $1.5467e+006 while the national average is just $338,100. Additionally, the cost of living index in Encinitas is 229, compared to a US average of 100. This means that the general cost of living in Encinitas is over twice as high as the national average. Consequently, it's important for potential residents to consider how their income and savings will fare against this higher standard of living when making a decision about where to live.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesEncinitasCaliforniaUnited States
    Unlock149.9100.0
  115.6  Unlock100.0
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  499.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$733,500$338,100
  97.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock133.1100.0
  153.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived in many different neighborhoods throughout San Diego over the years. They've all been coastal, from Pt. Loma, Pacific Beach, Del Mar, Solana Beach and  More

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Over 7 years ago

1. Horrible, nightmare traffic with lots of road rage drivers everywhere 2. Extremely high cost of living for small crappy houses / condos 3. Nothing to do, no  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived in many locations across the United States and the Caribbean and Encinitas is on my top list of places to live. The people are easy going and the pace  More

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