Helena-West Helena, Arkansas vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 10.2% more expensive than Helena-West Helena, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $55,113 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is more expensive than Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
378% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
Helena West Helena, AR vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Helena West Helena, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher