Phoenix Lake, California vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 51.4% more expensive than Phoenix Lake, California.

You would need a salary of $75,693 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix Lake, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Phoenix Lake, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Phoenix Lake, California
Phoenix Lake, CA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Phoenix Lake, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.4% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  21.6% higher
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher