Salina, Kansas vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 163.8% more expensive than Salina, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $131,879 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salina, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Salina, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
717% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Salina, Kansas
Salina, KS vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Salina, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  163.8% 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
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  614.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  105.6% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher