Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 61.1% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $241,598 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.1% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher