Cost of Living Calculator - Oceanside, California vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 34.5% more expensive than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $114,322 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Oceanside, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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