Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 113.8% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $106,910 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
544% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Pittsburgh, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.8% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  510.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  19.1% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher