Cost of Living Calculator - Indian Wells, California vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 10.0% more expensive than Indian Wells, California.

You would need a salary of $55,011 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Indian Wells, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Indian Wells, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Indian Wells, California
Indian Wells, CA vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Indian Wells, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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