Cost of Living Calculator - Waterloo, Iowa vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 172.9% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $204,693 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
991% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Waterloo, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  172.9% 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
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  830.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  95.3% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher

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