Manhattan, New York vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 11.2% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $66,565 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
27% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Manhattan, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% lower
      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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.2% lower
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.0% lower