Erie, Colorado vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 44.2% more expensive than Erie, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $72,084 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Erie, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Erie, Colorado
Erie, CO vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Erie, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  30.7% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher