Pocatello, Idaho vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 127.7% more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $113,847 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pocatello, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
352% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello, ID vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Pocatello, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  127.7% 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
  25.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  411.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  69.0% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher