Carlsbad, California vs. Lewistown, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewistown, Montana is 58.4% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $20,789 in Lewistown, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewistown, Montana is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Lewistown
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Lewistown, MT
Compared to Carlsbad, Lewistown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.4% 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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  49.8% lower
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower