Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 74.4% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $83,689 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
213% more expensive in Denver
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Carlsbad, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.4% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  213.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  66.1% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher