Palm Beach Gardens, Florida vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 60.8% more expensive than Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

You would need a salary of $80,401 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Palm Beach Gardens, FL vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Palm Beach Gardens, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.8% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher