Cost of living in Carlsbad
compared to
Cost of living in Carlsbad vs. United States overall average
Carlsbad is 20.6% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 3.5% more in Carlsbad
- Groceries
-
pay 2.3% less in Carlsbad
- Transportation
-
pay 99.8% more in Carlsbad
- Housing
-
pay 33.0% more in Carlsbad
- Childcare
-
pay 13.1% less in Carlsbad
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 44.0% more in Carlsbad
- Clothing
-
pay 20.9% less in Carlsbad
The cost of transportation, entertainment and sports, housing, and restaurants in Carlsbad are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including clothing, childcare, and groceries are lower in Carlsbad. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in Carlsbad.
Carlsbad Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $20.00 |
$7.00
-
$60.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.00 |
$12.00
-
$18.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.65 |
$2.00
-
$4.00
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $2.00 |
$2.00
-
$3.00
|
Carlsbad - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.17 |
$3.30
-
$5.62
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $5.32 |
$3.31
-
$8.82
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $4.15 |
$3.00
-
$6.50
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.50 |
$2.50
-
$9.00
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $3.83 |
$2.59
-
$8.00
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.57 |
$0.91
-
$2.99
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.81 |
$0.45
-
$2.00
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.25 |
$0.80
-
$3.50
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.53 |
$0.75
-
$5.00
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.64 |
$0.50
-
$3.00
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.46 |
$0.79
-
$2.50
|
Carlsbad - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $4.68 |
$4.35
-
$5.00
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $175.00 |
??
-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $36,753.89 |
$23,894.01
-
$38,000.00
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $49.77 |
$49.77
-
$49.77
|
Carlsbad - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$62.33 |
$50.00
-
$85.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $2,662.50 |
$2,300.00
-
$3,000.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $2,240.00 |
$2,000.00
-
$2,500.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$185.44 |
$114.71
-
$347.94
|
Carlsbad - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $1,206.00 |
$1,168.00
-
$1,800.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
??
-
??
|
Carlsbad - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $7.00 |
$4.00
-
$9.00
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $6.00 |
$4.00
-
$10.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$11.00 |
$10.00
-
$12.00
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $112.50 |
$35.00
-
$200.00
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $21.00 |
$18.00
-
$35.00
|
Carlsbad - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.00 |
$33.00
-
$70.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$24.00 |
$18.00
-
$39.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$74.75 |
$50.00
-
$90.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $85.00 |
$50.00
-
$175.00
|
Carlsbad - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in California
to see the average cost of cities throughout California, like
Fresno,
Costa Mesa,
Crestline,
Redding,
Westminster,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United States compared to Carlsbad.
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