Springfield, Missouri vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 140.2% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $264,242 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
507% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Springfield, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  140.2% 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
  20.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  540.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  51.3% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher