Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Vail, Colorado


The cost of living in Vail, Colorado is 5.0% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $34,186 in Vail, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vail, Colorado is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
35% cheaper in Vail
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Vail, CO
Compared to Carlsbad, Vail is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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