Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Paducah, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paducah, Kentucky is 4.6% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $109,870 in Paducah, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paducah, Kentucky is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
37% more expensive in Paducah
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Paducah, KY
Compared to Carlsbad, Paducah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  37.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher