Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 56.2% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $78,104 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Chico
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.2% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.2% higher
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  40.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher