Montrose, Colorado vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 22.4% cheaper than Montrose, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $38,783 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Montrose, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Montrose, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Montrose, Colorado
Montrose, CO vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Montrose, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower