Del Mar, California vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 48.8% cheaper than Del Mar, California.

You would need a salary of $99,915 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Del Mar, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is cheaper than Del Mar, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Del Mar, California
Del Mar, CA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Del Mar, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.8% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher