Palomar Health Downtown Campus is a 292-bed hospital in Escondido, CA — Teaching.
Against the national average, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA runs housing 79% above, utilities 74% above and groceries and goods 8% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 12% above |
| Housing | 79% above |
| Utilities | 74% above |
| Groceries and goods | 8% above |
| Services | at par |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Escondido is $2,625 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $2,125.
California taxes wage income.
5 traveler listings in Escondido, CA.
Other California hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California Irvine Medical Center | Orange | 108 | $2,525 | 397 | $2,870 |
| Uci Health - Fountain Valley | Fountain Valley | 60 | $2,520 | 400 | $3,110 |
| Memorial Care Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Lb | Long Beach | 60 | $2,252 | 357 | $2,670 |
| Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Medical Center | San Diego | 53 | $2,545 | 828 | $3,130 |
| Cedars-sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles | 47 | $3,120 | 908 | $2,710 |
1 travel nurse review, 1.3★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1.3 |
| Culture | 2.0 |
| Management | 1.0 |
| Safety | 1.0 |
| Workload | 1.0 |
Pros: Free parking, any scrubs, transport, lots of travelers. Staff nice.
Cons: 25+ holds for over 24 hours, 60+ in the waiting room, EMS line 20+. Admitted from the waiting room and floors never take report. EMS line 1:7 and fast track 25 to 2 nurses with IV pushes. One area has…