Alvin, Texas vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 21.9% cheaper than Alvin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $39,031 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Alvin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Alvin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Alvin, Texas
Alvin, TX vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Alvin, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  43.3% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower