Charleston, South Carolina vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 79.0% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $135,385 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Charleston, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.0% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  33.5% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher