Carlsbad, California vs. El Segundo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Segundo, California is 26.6% more expensive than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $94,962 in El Segundo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Segundo, California is more expensive than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in El Segundo
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. El Segundo, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, El Segundo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% higher
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower