Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Carlsbad, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 168.1% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $241,269 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
618% more expensive in Carlsbad, CA
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  168.1% 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
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  543.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  79.7% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher