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Cost of Living in Carlsbad, CA

Population: 114,500 | California

215
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Carlsbad is 115% more expensive than the national average.

203
Housing
379
Home Values
111
Regional Price

Income

Median Household Income
$139,326
vs US Median ($75,149)
+85%

Housing

Median Rent
$2,678/mo
Median Home Value
$1,156,900
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$2,801/mo

Everyday Prices in Carlsbad

BLS Average Prices for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.13
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
+2% vs US
🥚
$2.56
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
+2% vs US
🥛
$4.12
Milk (whole)
per gallon
+2% vs US
🍞
$1.89
Bread (white)
per lb
+2% vs US
🍗
$4.24
Chicken breast
per lb
+2% vs US
$0.30
Electricity
per kWh
+58% vs US

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