Tempe, Arizona vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 74.5% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $244,316 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
209% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Tempe, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.5% 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
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  205.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher