Dublin, California vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 3.2% cheaper than Dublin, California.

You would need a salary of $72,563 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dublin, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is cheaper than Dublin, California
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
23% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Dublin, California
Dublin, CA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Dublin, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower