Calabasas, California vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 18.1% cheaper than Calabasas, California.

You would need a salary of $143,281 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Calabasas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is cheaper than Calabasas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Calabasas, California
Calabasas, CA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Calabasas, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher