Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Dover, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, Delaware is 27.3% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $63,643 in Dover, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, Delaware is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Dover
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Dover, DE
Compared to Carlsbad, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% higher
  Commute
  22.3% higher
  Health
  30.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher