Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, New Mexico vs Raleigh, North Carolina


The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 39.7% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $104,818 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs Raleigh, NC
Compared to Carlsbad, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  26.8% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher

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