Cambria, California vs. Carpinteria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carpinteria, California is 17.0% more expensive than Cambria, California.

You would need a salary of $87,716 in Carpinteria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carpinteria, California is more expensive than Cambria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Carpinteria
than in Cambria, California
Cambria, CA vs. Carpinteria, CA
Compared to Cambria, Carpinteria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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)
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower