Federal Way, Washington vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 45.3% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $54,661 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Federal Way, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.5% higher
  Commute
  53.0% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.4% lower