Boulder, Colorado vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 17.2% more expensive than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $58,622 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Boulder, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  31.9% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower