Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 38.4% more expensive than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $69,186 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Santa_Monica, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, Santa_Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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