Carlsbad, California vs. Short Hills, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Short Hills, New Jersey is 29.3% more expensive than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $64,631 in Short Hills, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Short Hills, New Jersey is more expensive than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Short Hills
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Short Hills, NJ
Compared to Carlsbad, Short Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% higher
      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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  29.4% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher

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