Mesa Verde, California vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 124.6% more expensive than Mesa Verde, California.

You would need a salary of $112,286 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa Verde, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Mesa Verde, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
851% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Mesa Verde, California
Mesa Verde, CA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Mesa Verde, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.6% 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
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,396.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher