What is a pro or con of living in Huntington Beach, Californiacompared to Carlsbad, California?

Median Home Cost is 19% cheaper in Huntington Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Huntington Beach, California copmared to Carlsbad, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Carlsbad, California could decrease to $45,929 in Huntington Beach, 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. HUNTINGTON BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Carlsbad, California vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntington Beach, California is 8.1% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $45,929 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Huntington Beach, California is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Huntington Beach
than in Carlsbad, California

Carlsbad, CA vs. Huntington Beach, CA

Compared to Carlsbad, Huntington Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

5.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.0% lower

Commute

6.5% lower

Health

4.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Carlsbad, California vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Carlsbad, CA vs. Huntington Beach, CA

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