Greensboro, North Carolina vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 137.6% more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $171,076 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Greensboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
474% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Greensboro, North Carolina
Greensboro, NC vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Greensboro, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  137.6% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  508.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  66.8% higher
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher