Middletown, New York vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 69.0% more expensive than Middletown, New York.

You would need a salary of $84,480 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Middletown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Middletown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
301% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Middletown, New York
Middletown, NY vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Middletown, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.0% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  417.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.9% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  31.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher