Jacksonville Beach, Florida vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 65.0% more expensive than Jacksonville Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $131,990 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Jacksonville Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Jacksonville Beach, FL vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Jacksonville Beach, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.0% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  29.1% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher