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, 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  45.4% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher