Cost of Living Calculator - Burien, Washington vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 42.9% more expensive than Burien, Washington.

You would need a salary of $71,455 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Burien, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Burien, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Burien, Washington
Burien, WA vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Burien, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.8% higher
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower

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