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King of Prussia, PA vs Carlsbad, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Carlsbad or is it cheaper to live in King of Prussia?
- Carlsbad is 35.8% more expensive than King of Prussia.

Which city has more affordable housing, Carlsbad or King of Prussia?
- Carlsbad housing costs are 177.5% more expensive than King of Prussia housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in King of Prussia or is Health Care more affordable in Carlsbad.
- Health related expenses are 12.0% less in Carlsbad.
 King of Prussia, PACarlsbad, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock154.9100
 Food & Groceries107.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock89.0100
 Housing141.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,320,200$338,100
 Utilities107  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock125.6100
 Miscellaneous131.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for King Of Prussia    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

No comment...just trying to be able to answer another person's  More

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Over 16 years ago

KOP is what is wrong with America. Taxes may be low now, but we will pay for it later. No sidewalks, drive everywhere, no personality, no community, no  More

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King of Prussia has the lowest taxes in the 5 county area. It is centrally located just 20 minutes from center City Philadelphia, a very good public transportation  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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