Carlsbad, California vs. Auburn, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Auburn, Washington is 32.5% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $101,221 in Auburn, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn, Washington is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Auburn
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Auburn, WA
Compared to Carlsbad, Auburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% lower
      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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.5% lower
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher

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