What is a pro or con of living in Carlsbad, Californiacompared to Joliet, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 561% more expensive in Carlsbad.

What salary do I need to live in Carlsbad, California copmared to Joliet, Illinois?

A salary of $140,000 in Joliet, Illinois should increase to $327,111 in Carlsbad, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

JOLIET vs. CARLSBAD
Cost of Living Comparison

Joliet, Illinois vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 133.7% more expensive than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $327,111 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
561% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Joliet, Illinois

Joliet, IL vs. Carlsbad, CA

Compared to Joliet, Carlsbad is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

133.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

18.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

511.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.4% lower

Commute

33.5% higher

Health

7.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

16.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Joliet, Illinois vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Joliet, IL vs. Carlsbad, CA

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