Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Lakewood, Colorado


The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 33.9% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $33,055 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Lakewood
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Lakewood, CO
Compared to Carlsbad, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher

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