Saratoga Springs, New York vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 69.7% more expensive than Saratoga Springs, New York.

You would need a salary of $84,845 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Saratoga Springs, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Saratoga Springs, New York
Saratoga Springs, NY vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Saratoga Springs, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.7% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  44.9% higher
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower