What is a pro or con of living in Independence, Ohiocompared to Carlsbad, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 60% more expensive in Independence.

What salary do I need to live in Independence, Ohio copmared to Carlsbad, New Mexico?

A salary of $142,000 in Carlsbad, New Mexico should increase to $184,813 in Independence, Ohio (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CARLSBAD vs. INDEPENDENCE
Cost of Living Comparison

Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Independence, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Independence, Ohio is 30.2% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $184,813 in Independence, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Independence, Ohio is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Independence
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico

Carlsbad, NM vs. Independence, OH

Compared to Carlsbad, Independence is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

73.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.4% higher

Commute

20.0% higher

Health

3.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

15.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Independence, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

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Carlsbad, NM vs. Independence, OH

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