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CARLSBAD vs. PALM DESERT
Cost of Living Comparison
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Carlsbad, California vs. Palm Desert, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is
37.2%
cheaper
than Carlsbad, California.
You would need a salary of
$75,420
in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Desert, California is
cheaper
than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Palm Desert
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Palm Desert, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, Palm Desert is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
37.2% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
12.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
59.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
13.3% higher
Commute
0.2% higher
Health
1.9% lower
Taxes
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Personal
0.9% lower
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