Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Dayton, New Jersey


The cost of living in Dayton, New Jersey is 35.1% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $32,443 in Dayton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, New Jersey is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Dayton
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Dayton, NJ
Compared to Carlsbad, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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