What is a pro or con of living in Carlsbad, Californiacompared to Charlton, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 226% more expensive in Carlsbad.

What salary do I need to live in Carlsbad, California copmared to Charlton, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Charlton, Massachusetts should increase to $87,333 in Carlsbad, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLTON vs. CARLSBAD
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlton, Massachusetts vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 74.7% more expensive than Charlton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $87,333 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlton, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Charlton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
226% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Charlton, Massachusetts

Charlton, MA vs. Carlsbad, CA

Compared to Charlton, Carlsbad is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

74.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

181.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.3% lower

Commute

23.5% higher

Health

7.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Charlton, Massachusetts vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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