Carlsbad, California vs. Elkhart, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elkhart, Indiana is 59.3% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $72,784 in Elkhart, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elkhart, Indiana is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Elkhart
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Elkhart, IN
Compared to Carlsbad, Elkhart is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.3% 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
  19.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  38.4% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower