Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, New Mexico vs Elgin, Oregon


The cost of living in Elgin, Oregon is 9.0% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $160,236 in Elgin, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Oregon is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Elgin
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs Elgin, OR
Compared to Carlsbad, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  5.7% higher
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher

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