Lakeland, Florida vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 122.5% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $222,537 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
367% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Lakeland, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  122.5% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  438.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  48.5% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher