Kettering, Ohio vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 133.4% more expensive than Kettering, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $116,686 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kettering, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Kettering, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
576% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Kettering, Ohio
Kettering, OH vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Kettering, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  133.4% 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
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  505.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  60.2% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher