Herndon, Virginia vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 35.4% more expensive than Herndon, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $203,136 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Herndon, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Herndon, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Herndon, Virginia
Herndon, VA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Herndon, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower