Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Waukesha, Wisconsin


The cost of living in Waukesha, Wisconsin is 49.1% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $25,471 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waukesha, Wisconsin is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Waukesha
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Waukesha, WI
Compared to Carlsbad, Waukesha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.1% 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
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  24.9% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher

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