Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, New Mexico vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 196.6% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $424,123 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
557% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  196.6% 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
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  666.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  69.8% higher
  Health
  27.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  38.6% higher

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