Clive, Iowa vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 104.9% more expensive than Clive, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $102,450 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Clive, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Clive, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Clive, Iowa
Clive, IA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Clive, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.9% 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)
  208.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  74.2% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher