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

Median Home Cost is 107% more expensive in Laguna Beach.

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

A salary of $100,000 in Carlsbad, California should increase to $175,318 in Laguna 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. LAGUNA BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Carlsbad, California vs. Laguna Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laguna Beach, California is 75.3% more expensive than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $175,318 in Laguna Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Laguna Beach
than in Carlsbad, California

Carlsbad, CA vs. Laguna Beach, CA

Compared to Carlsbad, Laguna Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

75.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

137.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.2% higher

Commute

9.3% lower

Health

4.9% higher

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Personal

1.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Carlsbad, California vs. Laguna Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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