Carlsbad, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 24.2% more expensive than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $279,389 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Carlsbad, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
57% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  26.0% higher
  Health
  29.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher