Rochester, Iowa vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 169.5% more expensive than Rochester, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $134,774 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Rochester, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
562% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Rochester, Iowa
Rochester, IA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Rochester, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  169.5% 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
  18.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,006.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  63.5% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher