Carlsbad, California vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 18.4% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $40,814 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, 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 San Diego
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower