Danbury, Connecticut vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 66.1% more expensive than Danbury, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $348,817 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Danbury, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Danbury, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
247% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Danbury, Connecticut
Danbury, CT vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Danbury, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.1% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  209.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% lower
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  29.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower