West Menlo Park, California vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 49.0% cheaper than West Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $38,230 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is cheaper than West Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in West Menlo Park, California
West Menlo Park, CA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to West Menlo Park, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.0% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower