Pinole, California vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 31.3% more expensive than Pinole, California.

You would need a salary of $164,078 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pinole, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Pinole, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Pinole, California
Pinole, CA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Pinole, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.5% higher
  Commute
  7.9% lower
  Health
  26.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower