Carlsbad, California vs. Sun City Center, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun City Center, Florida is 50.1% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $24,962 in Sun City Center, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun City Center, Florida is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Sun City Center
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Sun City Center, FL
Compared to Carlsbad, Sun City Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower