Amherst, New Hampshire vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 59.1% more expensive than Amherst, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $175,020 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Amherst, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Amherst, New Hampshire
Amherst, NH vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Amherst, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.1% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower