Live Oak, Florida vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 10.2% cheaper than Live Oak, Florida.

You would need a salary of $44,914 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Live Oak, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Live Oak, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Live Oak, Florida
Live Oak, FL vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Live Oak, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  26.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower