Carlsbad, California vs. Morro Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morro Bay, California is 21.2% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $39,389 in Morro Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morro Bay, California is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Morro Bay
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Morro Bay, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, Morro Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower