Cost of Living Calculator - Ridgecrest, California vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 104.5% more expensive than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $229,011 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
437% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Ridgecrest, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.5% 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)
  351.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  23.6% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher

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