Arnold, Missouri vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 117.8% more expensive than Arnold, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $108,925 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arnold, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Arnold, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
524% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Arnold, Missouri
Arnold, MO vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Arnold, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.8% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  417.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher