Carlsbad, California vs. New Braunfels, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Braunfels, Texas is 49.4% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $40,468 in New Braunfels, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Braunfels, Texas is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in New Braunfels
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. New Braunfels, TX
Compared to Carlsbad, New Braunfels is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.4% 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
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  34.7% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower