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Carlsbad, CA vs Kenwood, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Kenwood or is it cheaper to live in Carlsbad?
- Kenwood is 2.0% less expensive than Carlsbad.

Which city has more affordable housing, Kenwood or Carlsbad?
- Kenwood housing costs are 1.2% more expensive than Carlsbad housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Carlsbad or is Health Care more affordable in Kenwood.
- Health related expenses are 23.9% more in Kenwood.
 Carlsbad, CAKenwood, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock151.8100
 Food & Groceries113.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock110.3100
 Housing391.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,092,000$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock107.5100
 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 Kenwood    1 Reviews

Having grown up in the Kentfield area in the 60's through early 90's, I have seen the changes when I return. It is a beautiful place, but the housing is 10 times the  More

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