Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 87.1% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $127,257 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
541% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Philadelphia, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.1% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  470.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower