What is a pro or con of living in Carlsbad, Californiacompared to Bellingham, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 117% more expensive in Carlsbad.

What salary do I need to live in Carlsbad, California copmared to Bellingham, Washington?

A salary of $100,000 in Bellingham, Washington should increase to $159,497 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.

BELLINGHAM vs. CARLSBAD
Cost of Living Comparison

Bellingham, Washington vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 59.5% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $159,497 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham, WA vs. Carlsbad, CA

Compared to Bellingham, Carlsbad is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

59.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

103.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

39.7% higher

Commute

53.2% higher

Health

8.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Bellingham, Washington vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bellingham, WA vs. Carlsbad, CA

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