Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Dumfries, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dumfries, Virginia is 73.5% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $86,767 in Dumfries, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dumfries, Virginia is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in Dumfries
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Dumfries, VA
Compared to Carlsbad, Dumfries is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.5% 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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  61.4% higher
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.0% higher

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