Carlsbad, California vs. Tega Cay, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tega Cay, South Carolina is 42.0% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $28,982 in Tega Cay, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tega Cay, South Carolina is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Tega Cay
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Tega Cay, SC
Compared to Carlsbad, Tega Cay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  25.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower