Richmond, Kentucky vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 131.2% more expensive than Richmond, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $115,588 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Richmond, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
429% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Richmond, Kentucky
Richmond, KY vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Richmond, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  131.2% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  415.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  71.4% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher