Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 87.0% more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $71,047 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
261% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Worcester, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.0% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  255.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  31.7% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher