Carlsbad, California vs. Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Elizabeth, Maine is 28.8% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $35,598 in Cape Elizabeth, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Elizabeth, Maine is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Cape Elizabeth
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Cape Elizabeth, ME
Compared to Carlsbad, Cape Elizabeth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  34.5% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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