Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Montgomery, Alabama


The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 60.7% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $27,537 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Montgomery, AL
Compared to Carlsbad, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.7% 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
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  35.2% lower
  Health
  35.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower

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