Cost of Living Calculator - Lakewood, Washington vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 64.7% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $123,533 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
187% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Lakewood, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.7% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.1% higher
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower

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