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


The cost of living in Altadena, California is 174.2% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $137,108 in Altadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altadena, California is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
493% more expensive in Altadena
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs Altadena, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, Altadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  174.2% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  515.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  128.2% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher

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