What is a pro or con of living in Carlsbad, Californiacompared to Bedford, New Hampshire?

Median Home Cost is 123% more expensive in Carlsbad.

What salary do I need to live in Carlsbad, California copmared to Bedford, New Hampshire?

A salary of $400,000 in Bedford, New Hampshire should increase to $599,542 in Carlsbad, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BEDFORD vs. CARLSBAD
Cost of Living Comparison

Bedford, New Hampshire vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 49.9% more expensive than Bedford, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $599,542 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, New Hampshire.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Bedford, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Bedford, New Hampshire

Bedford, NH vs. Carlsbad, CA

Compared to Bedford, Carlsbad is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

49.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

101.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.5% lower

Commute

36.2% higher

Health

7.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Bedford, New Hampshire vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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