Columbia, Maryland vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 66.1% more expensive than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $448,478 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
198% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Columbia, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.1% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower