Carlsbad, California vs. Sandy, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sandy, Utah is 34.7% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $32,646 in Sandy, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sandy, Utah is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Sandy
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Sandy, UT
Compared to Carlsbad, Sandy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower