Brunswick, Maine vs. Carpinteria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carpinteria, California is 78.3% more expensive than Brunswick, Maine.

You would need a salary of $89,145 in Carpinteria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brunswick, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carpinteria, California is more expensive than Brunswick, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Carpinteria
than in Brunswick, Maine
Brunswick, ME vs. Carpinteria, CA
Compared to Brunswick, Carpinteria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.3% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  213.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  39.2% higher
  Health
  25.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower