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

Median Home Cost is 209% more expensive in Carlsbad.

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

A salary of $90,000 in Sacramento, California should increase to $145,436 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.

SACRAMENTO vs. CARLSBAD
Cost of Living Comparison

Sacramento, California vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 61.6% more expensive than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $145,436 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
209% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Sacramento, California

Sacramento, CA vs. Carlsbad, CA

Compared to Sacramento, Carlsbad is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

61.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

167.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.0% lower

Commute

3.8% higher

Health

14.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Sacramento, California vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Sacramento, CA vs. Carlsbad, CA

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