Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Gig Harbor, Washington


The cost of living in Gig Harbor, Washington is 27.8% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $36,081 in Gig Harbor, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gig Harbor, Washington is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Gig Harbor
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Gig Harbor, WA
Compared to Carlsbad, Gig Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% lower
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher

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