Saddlebrooke, Arizona vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 66.2% more expensive than Saddlebrooke, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $124,683 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Saddlebrooke, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Saddlebrooke, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
189% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Saddlebrooke, Arizona
Saddlebrooke, AZ vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Saddlebrooke, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.2% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  167.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher