Richmond, Indiana vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 10.6% more expensive than Richmond, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $55,279 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is more expensive than Richmond, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Richmond, Indiana
Richmond, IN vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Richmond, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher