Carlsbad, California vs. Tallahassee, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tallahassee, Florida is 53.9% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $67,132 in Tallahassee, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tallahassee, Florida is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Tallahassee
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Tallahassee, FL
Compared to Carlsbad, Tallahassee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.9% 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
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower