Cost of Living Calculator - Bangor, Maine vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 133.9% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $116,964 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
456% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Bangor, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  133.9% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  500.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  82.3% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher

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