Tucson, Arizona vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 105.3% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $119,091 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
335% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Tucson, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  105.3% 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
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  370.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  30.0% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher