Carlsbad, California vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 42.7% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $59,022 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Tempe
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Carlsbad, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower