Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Virginia vs Carlsbad, New Mexico


The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 54.6% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $34,019 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Arlington, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.6% 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
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% lower

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