Western Springs, Illinois vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 41.4% more expensive than Western Springs, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $70,683 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Western Springs, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Western Springs, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Western Springs, Illinois
Western Springs, IL vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Western Springs, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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)
  69.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower