Federal Way, Washington vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 46.5% more expensive than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $117,226 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Federal Way, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.2% higher
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower