What is a pro or con of living in Carlsbad, Californiacompared to Chula Vista, California?

Median Home Cost is 73% more expensive in Carlsbad.

What salary do I need to live in Carlsbad, California copmared to Chula Vista, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Chula Vista, California should increase to $65,807 in Carlsbad, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHULA VISTA vs. CARLSBAD
Cost of Living Comparison

Chula Vista, California vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 31.6% more expensive than Chula Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $65,807 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chula Vista, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Chula Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Chula Vista, California

Chula Vista, CA vs. Carlsbad, CA

Compared to Chula Vista, Carlsbad is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

62.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.3% lower

Commute

1.8% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Chula Vista, California vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chula Vista, CA vs. Carlsbad, CA

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