Gary, Indiana vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 169.5% more expensive than Gary, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $134,774 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gary, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Gary, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1564% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Gary, Indiana
Gary, IN vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Gary, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  169.5% 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
  25.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,764.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  32.6% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher