Carlsbad, California vs. San Carlos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Carlos, California is 62.7% more expensive than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $122,061 in San Carlos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Carlos, California is more expensive than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in San Carlos
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. San Carlos, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, San Carlos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.7% higher
      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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  31.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher