Carlsbad, CA Cost of Living


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Carlsbad cost of living score
154.9
More expensive
54.9% higher
than the US average
3.3% higher
than the California average
Carlsbad, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 154.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 54.9% higher than the U.S. average and 3.3% lower than the average for California.

Carlsbad, CA

Housing costs in Carlsbad?
A typical home costs $1,320,200, which is 290.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 80.0% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Carlsbad costs $3,050 per month, which is 113.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 29.5% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Carlsbad?
To live comfortably in Carlsbad, California, a minimum annual income of $253,080 for a family, and $96,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Carlsbad?
Carlsbad is an expensive city to live in, but it offers numerous benefits. The median housing price is around $700K and the median rent is around $2,500 per month. Groceries average 1% higher than the national average, and sales tax stands at 8%. Utility costs tend to be high due to its coastal location, but there are many parks and recreational areas that may help offset some of these expenses.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCarlsbadCaliforniaUnited States
  154.9149.9100.0
  113.5105.1100
  89.098.3100.0
  391.6234.8100.0
  $1,320,200$733,500$338,100
  97.4%102.4%100.0%
  125.6133.1100.0
  154.1118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived in Carlsbad (92008) for 8 years now and really appreciate all that it has to offer. Yes, ALL of San Diego County is expensive, but Carlsbad has [possibly]  More

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Over 3 years ago

Carlson has the worst winters. It averages about 10 meters of snow per week. Every shop is  More

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Ok, I get it, the climate is mild and tolerable but even that is over-rated when you consider how many cloudy days there are in this town. The sun coming out at 3 and  More

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