Carlsbad, California 

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Cost of Living in Carlsbad, California

Carlsbad is an expensive city to live in, but it offers numerous benefits. The median housing price is around $700K and the median rent is around $2,500 per month. Groceries average 1% higher than the national average, and sales tax stands at 8%. Utility costs tend to be high due to its coastal location, but there are many parks and recreational areas that may help offset some of these expenses.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Carlsbad is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Carlsbad, California is more expensive.

Carlsbad cost of living is 196.5

COST OF LIVINGCarlsbadCaliforniaUSA
  196.5149.9100
  113.5105.1100
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  391.6234.8100
  $1,320,200$733,500$338,100
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  125.6133.1100
  154.1118.7100
100=National Average
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    Reviews for Carlsbad    38 Reviews
    If you can afford it, Carlsbad is the place - 8/15/2022
    I've lived in Carlsbad (92008) for 8 years now and really appreciate all that it has to offer. Yes, ALL of San Diego County is expensive, but Carlsbad has [possibly]... Read More
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    Brutal winters - 12/1/2021
    Carlson has the worst winters. It averages about 10 meters of snow per week. Every shop is... Read More
    Tog | Athens, GA | Reply | 1 Reply
       
    Too rude for me, but Climate is nice. - 3/17/2021
    Ok, I get it, the climate is mild and tolerable but even that is over-rated when you consider how many cloudy days there are in this town. The sun coming out at 3 and... Read More
    Tim | Broomfield, CO | Reply | 1 Reply
       

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