Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 23.2% cheaper than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $38,377 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Blacksburg, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  26.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower