Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 5.5% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $52,729 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
40% more expensive in Montgomery
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Carlsbad, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  40.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher