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CARLSBAD vs. DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is
7.4%
more expensive
than Carlsbad, New Mexico.
You would need a salary of
$69,789
in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is
more expensive
than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
61% more expensive in Des Moines
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Carlsbad, Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
7.4% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care, Taxes Considered
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Child Care
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No Child Care,
Taxes Considered
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Food
3.6% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
3.6% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.9% higher
Commute
6.9% higher
Health
18.9% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
0.4% lower
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