Cost of Living Calculator - Decatur, Alabama vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 144.4% more expensive than Decatur, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $158,862 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Decatur, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
602% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Decatur, Alabama
Decatur, AL vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Decatur, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  144.4% 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
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  721.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  59.0% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher

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