Carlsbad, California vs. Alachua, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alachua, Florida is 52.0% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $57,649 in Alachua, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alachua, Florida is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Alachua
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Alachua, FL
Compared to Carlsbad, Alachua is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.0% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower