Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 36.7% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $191,378 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Fort Worth
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Carlsbad, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  62.9% higher
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher