Cost of Living Calculator - Valley Center, California vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 21.7% more expensive than Valley Center, California.

You would need a salary of $60,878 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Center, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Valley Center, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Valley Center, California
Valley_Center, CA vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Valley_Center, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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