Porterville, California vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 103.8% more expensive than Porterville, California.

You would need a salary of $101,919 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Porterville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Porterville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
384% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Porterville, California
Porterville, CA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Porterville, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.8% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  341.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  35.6% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher