Millersville, Pennsylvania vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 102.8% more expensive than Millersville, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $101,393 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Millersville, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Millersville, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
376% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Millersville, Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Millersville, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.8% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  371.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  40.5% higher
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher