Upper Arlington, Ohio vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 65.0% more expensive than Upper Arlington, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $82,494 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Upper Arlington, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Upper Arlington, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Upper Arlington, Ohio
Upper Arlington, OH vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Upper Arlington, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.0% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  43.7% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher