Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Tampa, Florida


The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 47.2% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $71,245 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Tampa
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Tampa, FL
Compared to Carlsbad, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.2% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower

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