Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Laramie, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laramie, Wyoming is 26.6% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $88,622 in Laramie, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laramie, Wyoming is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Laramie
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Laramie, WY
Compared to Carlsbad, Laramie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  68.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher