Carlsbad, California vs. Las Vegas, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Vegas, Nevada is 43.5% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $28,244 in Las Vegas, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Vegas, Nevada is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Las Vegas
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Las Vegas, NV
Compared to Carlsbad, Las Vegas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower