Carlsbad, California vs. Rancho Mirage, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho Mirage, California is 24.7% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $37,634 in Rancho Mirage, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho Mirage, California is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Rancho Mirage
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Rancho Mirage, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, Rancho Mirage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  6.4% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower