Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 49.2% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $53,730 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Carlsbad, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.2% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% higher
  Commute
  75.5% higher
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher