Cost of Living Calculator - Sunnyvale, California vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 29.9% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $52,549 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Sunnyvale, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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)
  47.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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