Cost of Living Calculator - Towson, Maryland vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 70.0% more expensive than Towson, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $203,979 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Towson, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Towson, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Towson, Maryland
Towson, MD vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Towson, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.0% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  13.8% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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