Southlake, Texas vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 14.2% more expensive than Southlake, Texas.

You would need a salary of $114 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Southlake, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Southlake, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Southlake, Texas
Southlake, TX vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Southlake, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower