Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Troy, Michigan


The cost of living in Troy, Michigan is 43.4% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $28,321 in Troy, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Troy, Michigan is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Troy
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Troy, MI
Compared to Carlsbad, Troy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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