Wichita, Kansas vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 10.2% cheaper than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $80,846 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Wichita, Kansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
40% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Wichita, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower