Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, New Mexico vs Fairfax, Virginia


The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 102.2% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $268,903 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
255% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs Fairfax, VA
Compared to Carlsbad, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.2% 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
  23.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  305.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  82.5% higher
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.0% higher

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