Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 15.8% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $57,913 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Indianapolis
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Indianapolis, IN
Compared to Carlsbad, Indianapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher