What is a pro or con of living in El Cerrito, Californiacompared to Carlsbad, California?

Health is 36% more expensive in El Cerrito.

What salary do I need to live in El Cerrito, California copmared to Carlsbad, California?

A salary of $65,000 in Carlsbad, California should increase to $65,860 in El Cerrito, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CARLSBAD vs. EL CERRITO
Cost of Living Comparison

Carlsbad, California vs. El Cerrito, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Cerrito, California is 1.3% more expensive than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $65,860 in El Cerrito, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, El Cerrito, California is more expensive than Carlsbad, California
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
36% more expensive in El Cerrito
than in Carlsbad, California

Carlsbad, CA vs. El Cerrito, CA

Compared to Carlsbad, El Cerrito is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

3.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.3% lower

Commute

2.7% higher

Health

36.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Carlsbad, California vs. El Cerrito, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Carlsbad, CA vs. El Cerrito, CA

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