Bellevue, Washington vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 1.6% cheaper than Bellevue, Washington.

You would need a salary of $118,077 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellevue, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is cheaper than Bellevue, Washington
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
12% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue, WA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Bellevue, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.2% higher
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower