Cost of Living Calculator - Amherst, New York vs Carlsbad, New Mexico


The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 18.6% cheaper than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $40,722 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Amherst, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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