Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 23.4% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $766,412 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Washington
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Washington, DC
Compared to Carlsbad, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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