Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Roswell, New Mexico


The cost of living in Roswell, New Mexico is 63.5% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $18,270 in Roswell, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roswell, New Mexico is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Roswell
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Roswell, NM
Compared to Carlsbad, Roswell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.5% 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
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  43.9% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower

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