Tumwater, Washington vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 80.3% more expensive than Tumwater, Washington.

You would need a salary of $90,138 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tumwater, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Tumwater, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Tumwater, Washington
Tumwater, WA vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Tumwater, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.3% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.3% higher
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher