Carlsbad, California vs. Mount Shasta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Shasta, California is 46.7% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $26,641 in Mount Shasta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Shasta, California is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Mount Shasta
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Mount Shasta, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, Mount Shasta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.7% lower
      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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  34.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower