New Brighton, Minnesota vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 88.0% more expensive than New Brighton, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $141,029 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Brighton, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than New Brighton, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
282% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in New Brighton, Minnesota
New Brighton, MN vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to New Brighton, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.0% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  225.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  19.1% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower