Duarte, California vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 31.7% more expensive than Duarte, California.

You would need a salary of $65,851 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Duarte, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Duarte, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Duarte, California
Duarte, CA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Duarte, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher