Carlsbad, California vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 23.8% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $38,117 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Rancho San Diego
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Rancho San Diego, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, Rancho San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower