Brighton, Michigan vs. Carpinteria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carpinteria, California is 71.1% more expensive than Brighton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $85,528 in Carpinteria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brighton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carpinteria, California is more expensive than Brighton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
206% more expensive in Carpinteria
than in Brighton, Michigan
Brighton, MI vs. Carpinteria, CA
Compared to Brighton, Carpinteria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.1% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  37.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower