Longmont, Colorado vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 63.3% more expensive than Longmont, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $81,671 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Longmont, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Longmont, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Longmont, Colorado
Longmont, CO vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Longmont, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.3% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  35.8% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower