Cost of Living Calculator - Carson, California vs Joshua, Texas


The cost of living in Joshua, Texas is 32.6% cheaper than Carson, California.

You would need a salary of $57,310 in Joshua, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joshua, Texas is cheaper than Carson, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Joshua
than in Carson, California
Carson, CA vs Joshua, TX
Compared to Carson, Joshua is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower

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