Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Wilton, Connecticut


The cost of living in Wilton, Connecticut is 10.6% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $67,061 in Wilton, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilton, Connecticut is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Wilton
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Wilton, CT
Compared to Carlsbad, Wilton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% higher
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  42.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher

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