Carlsbad, California vs. El Paso, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Paso, Texas is 58.3% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $22,952 in El Paso, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Paso, Texas is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in El Paso
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. El Paso, TX
Compared to Carlsbad, El Paso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.3% 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
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower