Carlsbad, California vs. Peru, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Peru, Illinois is 62.5% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $50,634 in Peru, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Peru, Illinois is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Peru
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Peru, IL
Compared to Carlsbad, Peru is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.5% 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
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  52.8% lower
  Health
  29.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower