Cost of Living Calculator - Starkville, Mississippi vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 139.6% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $191,707 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
478% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Starkville, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  139.6% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  352.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  80.5% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher

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