Carlsbad, California vs. Sun City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City, Arizona is 50.3% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $24,860 in Sun City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City, Arizona is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Sun City
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Sun City, AZ
Compared to Carlsbad, Sun City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.3% 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
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower