Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, New Mexico vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 46.5% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $109,891 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Chicago
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Carlsbad, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  98.1% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher

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