Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfield, California vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 45.1% more expensive than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $108,844 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Fairfield, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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