Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, New Mexico vs Salem, Virginia


The cost of living in Salem, Virginia is 19.8% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $89,837 in Salem, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Virginia is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Salem
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs Salem, VA
Compared to Carlsbad, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% higher
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher

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