College Station, Texas vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 122.0% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $188,729 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
321% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to College Station, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  122.0% 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
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  256.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  79.2% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher