Carlsbad, California vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 42.0% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $29,008 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Carlsbad, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher