Carlsbad, California vs. Laughlin, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laughlin, Nevada is 53.5% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $46,514 in Laughlin, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laughlin, Nevada is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Laughlin
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Laughlin, NV
Compared to Carlsbad, Laughlin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower