Reno, Nevada vs. Carpinteria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carpinteria, California is 56.8% more expensive than Reno, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $78,388 in Carpinteria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reno, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carpinteria, California is more expensive than Reno, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Carpinteria
than in Reno, Nevada
Reno, NV vs. Carpinteria, CA
Compared to Reno, Carpinteria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.8% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher