Ocean City, Maryland vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 92.5% more expensive than Ocean City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $96,229 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Ocean City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Ocean City, Maryland
Ocean City, MD vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Ocean City, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.5% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  55.1% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher