Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Bowling Green, Kentucky


The cost of living in Bowling Green, Kentucky is 56.9% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $86,107 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Kentucky is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Bowling Green, KY
Compared to Carlsbad, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.9% lower
      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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  29.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower

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