Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 105.1% more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $184,603 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
335% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, PA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Bethlehem, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  105.1% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  423.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  40.8% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher