Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Laguna Beach, California


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

You would need a salary of $350,636 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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