Reading, Massachusetts vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 28.3% more expensive than Reading, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $153,916 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Reading, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Reading, Massachusetts
Reading, MA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Reading, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  20.4% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower