Frederick, Maryland vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 80.1% more expensive than Frederick, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $207,126 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Frederick, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Frederick, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
223% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Frederick, Maryland
Frederick, MD vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Frederick, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.1% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  208.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower