Caldwell, Idaho vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 28.7% cheaper than Caldwell, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $35,652 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Caldwell, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Caldwell, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Caldwell, Idaho
Caldwell, ID vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Caldwell, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower