College Park, Maryland vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 62.3% more expensive than College Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $154,149 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in College Park, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than College Park, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in College Park, Maryland
College Park, MD vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to College Park, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.3% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower