Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Orange, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orange, California is 123.7% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $319,945 in Orange, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange, California is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
412% more expensive in Orange
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Orange, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.7% higher
      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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  407.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  60.2% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher