Cost of Living Calculator - Simi Valley, California vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 29.4% more expensive than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $97,085 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Simi Valley, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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