Cost of Living Calculator - Kelso, Washington vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 99.3% more expensive than Kelso, Washington.

You would need a salary of $99,645 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kelso, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Kelso, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
286% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Kelso, Washington
Kelso, WA vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Kelso, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.3% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  261.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.9% higher
  Commute
  38.3% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher

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