What is a pro or con of living in Carlsbad, Californiacompared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

Median Home Cost is 52% more expensive in Carlsbad.

What salary do I need to live in Carlsbad, California copmared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California should increase to $62,940 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.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA vs. CARLSBAD
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 25.9% more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $62,940 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Carlsbad, CA

Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Carlsbad is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

32.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.2% lower

Commute

7.0% higher

Health

4.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Carlsbad, CA

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