Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, New Mexico vs Dayton, Texas


The cost of living in Dayton, Texas is 27.1% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $63,574 in Dayton, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Texas is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Dayton
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs Dayton, TX
Compared to Carlsbad, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  68.1% higher
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher

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