What is a pro or con of living in Carlsbad, Californiacompared to Pleasanton, California?

Median Home Cost is 9% cheaper in Carlsbad.

What salary do I need to live in Carlsbad, California copmared to Pleasanton, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Pleasanton, California could decrease to $42,923 in Carlsbad, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PLEASANTON vs. CARLSBAD
Cost of Living Comparison

Pleasanton, California vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 14.2% cheaper than Pleasanton, California.

You would need a salary of $42,923 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pleasanton, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carlsbad, California is cheaper than Pleasanton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Pleasanton, California

Pleasanton, CA vs. Carlsbad, CA

Compared to Pleasanton, Carlsbad is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

22.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.5% lower

Commute

1.3% higher

Health

23.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Pleasanton, California vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pleasanton, CA vs. Carlsbad, CA

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