St. Petersburg, Florida vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 95.7% more expensive than St. Petersburg, Florida.

You would need a salary of $293,576 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than St. Petersburg, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
280% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg, FL vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to St. Petersburg, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.7% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  311.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  27.9% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher