Carlsbad, California vs. San Clemente, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Clemente, California is 4.7% more expensive than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $104,733 in San Clemente, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Clemente, California is more expensive than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in San Clemente
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. San Clemente, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, San Clemente is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower