Lovington, New Mexico vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 7.6% cheaper than Lovington, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $33,276 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lovington, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Lovington, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
13% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Lovington, New Mexico
Lovington, NM vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Lovington, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower