Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Elk River, Minnesota


The cost of living in Elk River, Minnesota is 46.3% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $40,268 in Elk River, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk River, Minnesota is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Elk River
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Elk River, MN
Compared to Carlsbad, Elk River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.3% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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