Milford, Connecticut vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 62.3% more expensive than Milford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $81,131 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Milford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
236% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Milford, Connecticut
Milford, CT vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Milford, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.3% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% lower
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower