Carlsbad, California vs. Anacortes, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anacortes, Washington is 32.8% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $33,613 in Anacortes, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anacortes, Washington is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Anacortes
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Anacortes, WA
Compared to Carlsbad, Anacortes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% lower
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher