Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Valley Center, California


The cost of living in Valley Center, California is 17.9% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $61,615 in Valley Center, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley Center, California is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Valley Center
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Valley Center, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, Valley Center is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower

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