Madison, Wisconsin vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 27.7% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $101,203 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Madison, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower