Carlsbad, California vs. Castle Rock, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Castle Rock, Colorado is 29.9% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $52,595 in Castle Rock, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Castle Rock, Colorado is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Castle Rock
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Castle Rock, CO
Compared to Carlsbad, Castle Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher