Rochester Hills, Michigan vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 74.4% more expensive than Rochester Hills, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $148,203 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Rochester Hills, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
225% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Rochester Hills, Michigan
Rochester Hills, MI vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Rochester Hills, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.4% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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