Cost of Living Calculator - Ludington, Michigan vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 149.4% more expensive than Ludington, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $187,024 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ludington, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Ludington, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
512% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Ludington, Michigan
Ludington, MI vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Ludington, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  149.4% 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
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  645.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  74.2% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher

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