Cost of Living Calculator - Brainerd, Minnesota vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 140.5% more expensive than Brainerd, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $120,257 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Brainerd, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
394% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Brainerd, Minnesota
Brainerd, MN vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Brainerd, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  140.5% 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
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  454.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  82.0% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher

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