What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $48,066 in Live Oak CDP (Santa Cruz County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Live Oak CDP (Santa Cruz County), California is 3.9% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $48,066 in Live Oak CDP (Santa Cruz County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Live Oak CDP (Santa Cruz County), California is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Live Oak CDP (Santa Cruz County)
than in Carlsbad, California

Carlsbad, CA vs Live_Oak_Cdp_(Santa_Cruz_County), CA

Compared to Carlsbad, Live_Oak_Cdp_(Santa_Cruz_County) is:

Homeowner

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3.9% lower

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Food

1.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

2.9% higher

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Utilities

4.0% lower

Commute

15.4% lower

Health

22.7% higher

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Personal

0.1% lower

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