Carlsbad, California vs. Whitefish, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitefish, Montana is 35.0% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $64,987 in Whitefish, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitefish, Montana is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Whitefish
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Whitefish, MT
Compared to Carlsbad, Whitefish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  40.7% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower