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CHICAGO vs. CARLSBAD
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Carlsbad, California

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 83.0% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $490,337 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
364% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs Carlsbad, CA

Compared to Chicago, Carlsbad is:

Homeowner

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83.0% higher

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16.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

281.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.0% higher

Commute

9.3% lower

Health

1.1% higher

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Personal

1.1% lower

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