Carlsbad, California vs. Maricopa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maricopa, Arizona is 47.3% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $26,336 in Maricopa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maricopa, Arizona is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Maricopa
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Maricopa, AZ
Compared to Carlsbad, Maricopa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.3% 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
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower