Carlsbad, California vs. Somerset, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerset, New Jersey is 36.3% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $31,858 in Somerset, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerset, New Jersey is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Somerset
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Somerset, NJ
Compared to Carlsbad, Somerset is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher