Boston, Massachusetts vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 28.1% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $64,048 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Boston, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
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  28.1% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
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  Personal
  17.8% lower
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