Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Rio Rancho, New Mexico


The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 52.2% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $66,972 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Rio Rancho
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Carlsbad, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.2% 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
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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