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


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 78.3% more expensive than Lacey, Washington.

You would need a salary of $89,156 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lacey, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Lacey, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Lacey, Washington
Lacey, WA vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Lacey, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.3% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.7% higher
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher

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