Melbourne, Florida vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 108.2% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $104,078 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
279% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Melbourne, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  108.2% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  349.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  50.6% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher