Carlsbad, California vs. Homer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homer, Alaska is 46.4% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $26,794 in Homer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homer, Alaska is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Homer
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Homer, AK
Compared to Carlsbad, Homer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.4% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.3% higher
  Commute
  46.6% lower
  Health
  46.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher

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