Columbus, Indiana vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 11.9% cheaper than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $44,050 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Columbus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Columbus, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% lower
      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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower