Carmichael, California vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 50.5% more expensive than Carmichael, California.

You would need a salary of $75,230 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmichael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Carmichael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Carmichael, California
Carmichael, CA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Carmichael, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower