Pullman, Washington vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 103.0% more expensive than Pullman, Washington.

You would need a salary of $162,397 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pullman, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Pullman, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
224% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Pullman, Washington
Pullman, WA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Pullman, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.0% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  205.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  101.6% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher