Madison, Alabama vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 99.5% more expensive than Madison, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $99,746 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Madison, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
270% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Madison, Alabama
Madison, AL vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Madison, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.5% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  288.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  55.6% higher
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher