Carlsbad, California vs. Key West, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Key West, Florida is 23.1% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $76,947 in Key West, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Key West, Florida is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Key West
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Key West, FL
Compared to Carlsbad, Key West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  44.8% lower
  Health
  82.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher