What is a pro or con of living in Richland, Washingtoncompared to Carlsbad, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 125% more expensive in Richland.

What salary do I need to live in Richland, Washington copmared to Carlsbad, New Mexico?

A salary of $50,000 in Carlsbad, New Mexico should increase to $68,349 in Richland, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Richland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richland, Washington is 36.7% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $68,349 in Richland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Richland, Washington is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Richland
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico

Carlsbad, NM vs. Richland, WA

Compared to Carlsbad, Richland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

112.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.1% lower

Commute

14.0% higher

Health

0.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Richland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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