Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, New Mexico vs Alexandria, Virginia


The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 91.4% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $281,400 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs Alexandria, VA
Compared to Carlsbad, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.4% higher
      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
  21.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  298.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  84.3% higher
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% higher

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