Livermore, California vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 8.0% more expensive than Livermore, California.

You would need a salary of $54,013 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Livermore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Livermore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Livermore, California
Livermore, CA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Livermore, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower