Carlsbad, California vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 9.4% more expensive than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $54,707 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Carlsbad, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
14% more expensive in San Jose
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower