Wellington, Florida vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 53.2% more expensive than Wellington, Florida.

You would need a salary of $76,578 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wellington, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Wellington, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Wellington, Florida
Wellington, FL vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Wellington, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.2% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher