Santa Teresa, New Mexico vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 15.8% cheaper than Santa Teresa, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $37,870 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Teresa, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Santa Teresa, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Santa Teresa, New Mexico
Santa Teresa, NM vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Santa Teresa, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower