Frederick, Maryland vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 32.8% cheaper than Frederick, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $107,498 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Frederick, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Frederick, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Frederick, Maryland
Frederick, MD vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Frederick, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower