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Carlsbad, CA vs Saratoga Springs, UT

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Is it cheaper to live in Saratoga Springs or is it cheaper to live in Carlsbad?
- Saratoga Springs is 24.3% less expensive than Carlsbad.

Which city has more affordable housing, Saratoga Springs or Carlsbad?
- Saratoga Springs housing costs are 53.4% less expensive than Carlsbad housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Carlsbad or is Health Care more affordable in Saratoga Springs.
- Health related expenses are 14.3% more in Saratoga Springs.
 Carlsbad, CASaratoga Springs, UTUnited States
 Overall  Unlock117.2100
 Food & Groceries113.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock101.7100
 Housing391.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$546,100$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock104.6100
 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 Saratoga Springs    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

We've lived in Saratoga Springs for over 13 years and it's a good place to live. The GOOD: Crime is low and most people are very friendly. Great weather if you  More

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New to this sight . I did post a previous posting but not quite sure I did it in the right place . Sorry for the repeat . We are thinking about moving to Saratoga  More

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Saratoga springs has got a lot of good qualities. It is beautiful and quiet. The climate is pretty good; there is a nice amount of snow during winter(not too  More

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