Burlington, Iowa vs. Carpinteria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carpinteria, California is 176.1% more expensive than Burlington, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $138,064 in Carpinteria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carpinteria, California is more expensive than Burlington, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1010% more expensive in Carpinteria
than in Burlington, Iowa
Burlington, IA vs. Carpinteria, CA
Compared to Burlington, Carpinteria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  176.1% 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
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  971.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  77.7% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher

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