Caldwell, Idaho vs. Carpinteria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carpinteria, California is 84.5% more expensive than Caldwell, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $92,267 in Carpinteria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Caldwell, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carpinteria, California is more expensive than Caldwell, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
241% more expensive in Carpinteria
than in Caldwell, Idaho
Caldwell, ID vs. Carpinteria, CA
Compared to Caldwell, Carpinteria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.5% 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
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  278.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  21.3% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher