Arlington, Virginia vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 21.6% more expensive than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $127,676 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Arlington, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% higher
      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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower