Cost of Living Calculator - Silver Spring, Maryland vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 50.2% more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $300,459 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Silver Spring, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher

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