Cost of Living Calculator - Monroe, Louisiana vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 143.2% more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $92,413 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
760% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Monroe, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  143.2% 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
  24.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  807.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  49.9% higher
  Health
  32.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher

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