What is a pro or con of living in Casper, Wyomingcompared to Carlsbad, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 38% more expensive in Casper.

What salary do I need to live in Casper, Wyoming copmared to Carlsbad, New Mexico?

A salary of $50,000 in Carlsbad, New Mexico should increase to $64,666 in Casper, Wyoming (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CARLSBAD vs. CASPER
Cost of Living Comparison

Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Casper, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Casper, Wyoming is 29.3% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $64,666 in Casper, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Casper, Wyoming is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Casper
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico

Carlsbad, NM vs. Casper, WY

Compared to Carlsbad, Casper is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

48.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.0% higher

Commute

13.2% higher

Health

71.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Casper, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

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Carlsbad, NM vs. Casper, WY

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