Washington, District of Columbia vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 51.3% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $73,008 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Washington, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.3% 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
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  48.3% lower
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower