Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 128.6% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $137,190 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
442% more expensive in Boulder
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Carlsbad, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  128.6% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  443.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  36.2% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher