Carlsbad, California vs. Longmont, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Longmont, Colorado is 38.8% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $116,321 in Longmont, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Longmont, Colorado is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Longmont
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Longmont, CO
Compared to Carlsbad, Longmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher