Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 193.3% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $384,243 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
544% more expensive in San Jose
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  193.3% higher
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  Food
  22.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  637.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  116.0% higher
  Health
  25.1% higher
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  Personal
  15.7% higher
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