Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 48.3% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $74,147 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Carlsbad, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.3% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  68.7% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher