Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 80.6% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $258,297 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Portland
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Carlsbad, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.6% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  208.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  85.8% higher
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.9% higher