Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, New Mexico vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 270.9% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $278,210 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
801% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  270.9% 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
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,149.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  121.5% higher
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher

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