2024 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Carson, CA vs San Carlos, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in San Carlos or is it cheaper to live in Carson?
- San Carlos is 54.6% more expensive than Carson.

Which city has more affordable housing, San Carlos or Carson?
- San Carlos housing costs are 233.3% more expensive than Carson housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Carson or is Health Care more affordable in San Carlos.
- Health related expenses are 35.4% more in San Carlos.
 Carson, CASan Carlos, CAUnited States
 Overall161.7250.0100
 Food & Groceries101.5119.7100
 Health86.7117.4100
 Housing227.5758.3100
 Median Home Cost$679,600$2,103,500$338,100
 Utilities9,150.0%9,820.0%10,000.0%
 Transportation154.1144.1100
 Miscellaneous133.8161.9100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Carson    5 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

The city is going through "Urban Renewal", which means the poor,elderly and homeless can't afford the "NEW" Townhomes so this is what goes on if you fall under either  More

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Over 9 years ago

The weather is very nice throughout the year. We could use more  More

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I've lived in Carson all my life and the only thing special here is the weather. Summers are great, as it is in the 70s for most of the time. However, this is a  More

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Reviews for San Carlos    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I have lived in San Carlos for over 15 years and absolutely love it! There is a great mix of age groups and it is becoming more ethnically diverse. Kids play on my  More

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