Carlsbad, California vs. Show Low, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Show Low, Arizona is 49.3% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $25,344 in Show Low, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Show Low, Arizona is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Show Low
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Show Low, AZ
Compared to Carlsbad, Show Low is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.3% 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
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  44.7% lower
  Health
  49.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower