Broomfield, Colorado vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 46.2% more expensive than Broomfield, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $74,565 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Broomfield, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Broomfield, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Broomfield, Colorado
Broomfield, CO vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Broomfield, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.2% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower