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Haiku-Pauwela, HI vs Carlsbad, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Carlsbad or is it cheaper to live in Haiku-Pauwela?
- Carlsbad is 3.3% less expensive than Haiku-Pauwela.

Which city has more affordable housing, Carlsbad or Haiku-Pauwela?
- Carlsbad housing costs are 40.8% more expensive than Haiku-Pauwela housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Haiku-Pauwela or is Health Care more affordable in Carlsbad.
- Health related expenses are 11.1% less in Carlsbad.
 Haiku-Pauwela, HICarlsbad, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock154.9100
 Food & Groceries157.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock89.0100
 Housing278.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,320,200$338,100
 Utilities178  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock125.6100
 Miscellaneous95.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Haiku-Pauwela    1 Reviews

A feature of life on Maui Island for at least the past 12 years I've lived here; keep in mind that many longer timers than I lament even more the same things lost. Is  More

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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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