McAllen, Texas vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 149.4% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $124,683 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
546% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Mcallen, 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
  23.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  549.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  45.7% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.7% higher