Carlsbad, California vs. Saratoga, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saratoga, California is 118.5% more expensive than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $109,262 in Saratoga, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saratoga, California is more expensive than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Saratoga
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Saratoga, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, Saratoga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.5% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  206.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower