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Carlsbad, CA vs Cerritos, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Cerritos or is it cheaper to live in Carlsbad?
- Cerritos is 4.4% more expensive than Carlsbad.

Which city has more affordable housing, Cerritos or Carlsbad?
- Cerritos housing costs are 24.0% less expensive than Carlsbad housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Carlsbad or is Health Care more affordable in Cerritos.
- Health related expenses are 2.6% less in Cerritos.
 Carlsbad, CACerritos, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock161.7100
 Food & Groceries113.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock86.7100
 Housing391.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$975,900$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock163.1100
 Miscellaneous154.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Carlsbad    38 Reviews

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 4 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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Reviews for Cerritos    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

cerritos offers an extensive menu of recreational and cultural activities....to a citizen population that is very  More

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I grew up in Cerritos when it was still a dairy farming area and new housing tracts were starting to be built, back in the early 70s. I saw firsthand how the area had  More

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Over 18 years ago

Cerritos is an outstanding place to raise a family. The city is very well maintained. The city makes sure that homes have well kept exteriors. The parks are great. The  More

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