Vista, California vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 33.3% more expensive than Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $106,649 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vista, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Vista, California
Vista, CA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Vista, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher