Scarsdale, New York vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 4.0% cheaper than Scarsdale, New York.

You would need a salary of $47,997 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scarsdale, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is cheaper than Scarsdale, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Scarsdale, New York
Scarsdale, NY vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Scarsdale, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.5% lower
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  29.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower