Sierra Vista, Arizona vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 121.0% more expensive than Sierra Vista, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $148,093 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sierra Vista, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Sierra Vista, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
404% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Sierra Vista, Arizona
Sierra Vista, AZ vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Sierra Vista, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  121.0% 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
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  404.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  62.7% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher