Carlsbad, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 14.6% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $42,697 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Seattle
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Carlsbad, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.4% lower
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher