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


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 24.2% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $37,905 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  26.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower

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