Covington, Louisiana vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 99.5% more expensive than Covington, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $149,619 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Covington, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
347% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Covington, Louisiana
Covington, LA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Covington, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.5% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  308.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher