Cost of Living Calculator - Needham, Massachusetts vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 3.0% cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $48,495 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Needham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
6% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Needham, Massachusetts
Needham, MA vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Needham, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower

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