Chatham, Massachusetts vs. Carpinteria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carpinteria, California is 13.5% more expensive than Chatham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $56,728 in Carpinteria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chatham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carpinteria, California is more expensive than Chatham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Carpinteria
than in Chatham, Massachusetts
Chatham, MA vs. Carpinteria, CA
Compared to Chatham, Carpinteria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% lower
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  21.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower