Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 47.7% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $73,874 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado 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 Colorado Springs
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Carlsbad, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.7% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  36.1% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher