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SANTA BARBARA vs. CARLSBAD
Cost of Living Comparison
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Santa Barbara, California vs. Carlsbad, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is
9.8%
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California.
You would need a salary of
$17,314
in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is
cheaper
than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Santa Barbara, Carlsbad is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
9.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.3% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
24.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.0% higher
Commute
29.5% higher
Health
21.4% lower
Taxes
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Personal
3.5% higher
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