Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Forest Hills, Michigan


The cost of living in Forest Hills, Michigan is 42.2% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $28,906 in Forest Hills, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest Hills, Michigan is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Forest Hills
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Forest Hills, MI
Compared to Carlsbad, Forest Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower

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