Lynnwood, Washington vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 42.8% more expensive than Lynnwood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $221,348 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lynnwood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Lynnwood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Lynnwood, Washington
Lynnwood, WA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Lynnwood, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.8% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.7% higher
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher