Santa Clara, California vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 16.4% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $41,791 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Santa Clara, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% lower
      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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher