Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, New Mexico vs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 43.2% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $210,752 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Carlsbad, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% higher
  Commute
  103.0% higher
  Health
  18.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.0% higher

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