Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. San Buenaventura (Ventura), California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Buenaventura (Ventura), California is 104.5% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $292,438 in San Buenaventura (Ventura), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Buenaventura (Ventura), California is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
337% more expensive in San Buenaventura (Ventura)
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA
Compared to Carlsbad, San Buenaventura (Ventura) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.5% higher
      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
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  340.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  58.8% higher
  Health
  23.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher