Stamford, Connecticut vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 39.5% more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $69,730 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Stamford, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  200.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% lower
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  29.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower