Costa Mesa, California vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 10.5% more expensive than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $55,259 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Costa Mesa, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
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  10.5% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
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  Personal
  0.7% higher
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