Zip 92008 (Carlsbad, CA) Cost of Living


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Carlsbad cost of living score
154.9
More expensive
54.9% higher
than the US average
3.3% higher
than the California average
Carlsbad (zip 92008), California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 154.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 54.9% higher than the U.S. average and 3.3% lower than the average for California.

Zip 92008 (Carlsbad, CA)

Housing costs in Carlsbad?
A typical home costs $1,291,900, which is 282.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 76.1% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Carlsbad costs $2,740 per month, which is 27.4% more than the national average of $2,150 and 12.4% more than the state average of $2,400.

Can I afford Carlsbad?
To live comfortably in Carlsbad (zip 92008), California, a minimum annual income of $247,680 for a family, and $86,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Carlsbad?
The cost of living in 92008 Carlsbad, CA is quite high. According to Best Places, the median home cost is $788,900 and the median household income is $91,425. Housing costs take up a large portion of this median household income as many homes in the area are significantly more expensive than the median. The overall cost of living index for 92008 Carlsbad is 170.1 which is much higher than the national average of 100. Additionally, groceries and utilities are also more expensive when compared to other areas. Overall, living in 92008 Carlsbad can be quite costly for those looking to settle down in this area.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCarlsbadCaliforniaUnited States
  154.9149.9100.0
  113.6105.1100
  89.098.3100.0
  398.3234.8100.0
  $1,291,900$733,500$338,100
  97.4%102.4%100.0%
  123.0133.1100.0
  152.9118.7100.0

   100=National Average

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