Montgomery, Alabama vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 154.2% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $190,653 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
941% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Montgomery, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  154.2% 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
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  939.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  54.3% higher
  Health
  26.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher