Queen Creek, Arizona vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 50.8% more expensive than Queen Creek, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $226,209 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Queen Creek, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Queen Creek, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Queen Creek, Arizona
Queen Creek, AZ vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Queen Creek, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.8% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  199.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher