Cost of Living Calculator - Solana Beach, California vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 24.0% cheaper than Solana Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $56,968 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Solana Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is cheaper than Solana Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Solana Beach, California
Solana Beach, CA vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Solana Beach, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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