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CARY vs. CARLSBAD
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Cary, North Carolina vs. Carlsbad, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is
72.4%
more expensive
than Cary, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$86,184
in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is
more expensive
than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Cary, Carlsbad is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
72.4% higher
Child Care
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Renter
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Food
10.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
136.1% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.1% lower
Commute
45.4% higher
Health
6.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
7.5% higher
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