Alexandria, Virginia vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 40.1% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $140,057 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Alexandria, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.1% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower