Soldotna, Alaska vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 90.4% more expensive than Soldotna, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $140,901 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Soldotna, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Soldotna, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
319% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Soldotna, Alaska
Soldotna, AK vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Soldotna, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.4% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  242.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  60.8% higher
  Health
  31.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower