Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Independence, Missouri


The cost of living in Independence, Missouri is 56.5% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $32,634 in Independence, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Independence, Missouri is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Independence
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Independence, MO
Compared to Carlsbad, Independence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.5% 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
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower

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