Cost of Living Calculator - Rochester, Michigan vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 67.7% more expensive than Rochester, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $217,966 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Rochester, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
213% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Rochester, Michigan
Rochester, MI vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Rochester, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.7% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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