Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Federal Heights, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Federal Heights, Colorado is 49.7% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $60,841 in Federal Heights, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Federal Heights, Colorado is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Federal Heights
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Federal Heights, CO
Compared to Carlsbad, Federal Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  70.2% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% higher