What is a pro or con of living in Carlsbad, Californiacompared to Rockville, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 133% more expensive in Carlsbad.

What salary do I need to live in Carlsbad, California copmared to Rockville, Maryland?

A salary of $50,000 in Rockville, Maryland should increase to $70,380 in Carlsbad, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ROCKVILLE vs. CARLSBAD
Cost of Living Comparison

Rockville, Maryland vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 40.8% more expensive than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $70,380 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Rockville, Maryland

Rockville, MD vs. Carlsbad, CA

Compared to Rockville, Carlsbad is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

74.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.4% lower

Commute

6.2% lower

Health

2.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Rockville, Maryland vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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