Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Port Aransas, Texas


The cost of living in Port Aransas, Texas is 42.6% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $43,053 in Port Aransas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Port Aransas, Texas is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Port Aransas
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Port Aransas, TX
Compared to Carlsbad, Port Aransas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower

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