Edmonds, Washington vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 27.9% more expensive than Edmonds, Washington.

You would need a salary of $63,965 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Edmonds, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Edmonds, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Edmonds, Washington
Edmonds, WA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Edmonds, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.1% higher
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher