El Segundo, California vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 21.0% cheaper than El Segundo, California.

You would need a salary of $59,234 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Segundo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is cheaper than El Segundo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in El Segundo, California
El Segundo, CA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to El Segundo, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher