Cost of Living Calculator - Carson, California vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 31.2% more expensive than Carson, California.

You would need a salary of $65,587 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Carson, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Carson, California
Carson, CA vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Carson, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% higher
      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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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