Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 124.8% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $112,414 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
340% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle_Beach, SC vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Myrtle_Beach, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.8% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  484.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  59.0% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher