Carlsbad, California vs. Farmington Hills, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Farmington Hills, Michigan is 45.8% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $56,962 in Farmington Hills, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Farmington Hills, Michigan is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Farmington Hills
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Farmington Hills, MI
Compared to Carlsbad, Farmington Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.8% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher