Cost of Living Calculator - Vail, Colorado vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 5.3% more expensive than Vail, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $73,714 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vail, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Vail, Colorado
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
54% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Vail, Colorado
Vail, CO vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Vail, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  51.5% higher
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

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