Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Alpine, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpine, Texas is 15.0% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $57,503 in Alpine, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpine, Texas is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Alpine
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Alpine, TX
Compared to Carlsbad, Alpine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% higher
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher