Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs Carlsbad, New Mexico


The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 3.2% cheaper than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $48,415 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Birmingham, Alabama
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
29% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Birmingham, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  29.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower

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