Beaufort, South Carolina vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 112.4% more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $159,324 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
283% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort, SC vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Beaufort, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.4% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  293.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  90.3% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower