Carlsbad, California vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 44.7% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $55,318 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Carlsbad, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower