Atlanta, Georgia vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 33.0% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $50,251 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Atlanta, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% lower
      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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  43.0% lower
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower