Alamo, California vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 41.9% cheaper than Alamo, California.

You would need a salary of $29,042 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is cheaper than Alamo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Alamo, California
Alamo, CA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Alamo, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  26.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower