Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 93.6% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $145,191 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
262% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Carlsbad, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.6% 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
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  325.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  48.2% higher
  Health
  28.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher