Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, South Carolina vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 132.5% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $162,783 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
546% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Columbia, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  132.5% 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
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  540.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  64.4% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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