Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. San Antonio, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is 22.5% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $66,156 in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in San Antonio
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. San Antonio, TX
Compared to Carlsbad, San Antonio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  42.1% higher
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher