Athens, Tennessee vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 156.5% more expensive than Athens, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $513,055 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Athens, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
528% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Athens, Tennessee
Athens, TN vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Athens, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  156.5% 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
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  584.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  86.9% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher