Manassas, Virginia vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 61.1% more expensive than Manassas, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $120,799 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manassas, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Manassas, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Manassas, Virginia
Manassas, VA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Manassas, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.1% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  22.4% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower