Shelter Cove, California vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 78.6% more expensive than Shelter Cove, California.

You would need a salary of $89,318 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelter Cove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Shelter Cove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Shelter Cove, California
Shelter Cove, CA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Shelter Cove, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.6% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  48.6% higher
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher