Carlsbad, California vs. Las Cruces, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Las Cruces, New Mexico is 57.5% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $21,247 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Cruces, New Mexico is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Las Cruces
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Las Cruces, NM
Compared to Carlsbad, Las Cruces is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.5% 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
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  41.2% lower
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower