Ocean City, New Jersey vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 32.1% more expensive than Ocean City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $66,074 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Ocean City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Ocean City, New Jersey
Ocean City, NJ vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Ocean City, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  28.7% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher