West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 81.9% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $136,458 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to West Palm Beach, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.9% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  262.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower