Cost of Living Calculator - San Mateo, California vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 21.6% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $39,206 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to San Mateo, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% lower
      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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower

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