Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Scottsburg, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsburg, Indiana is 5.9% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $52,933 in Scottsburg, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsburg, Indiana is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% more expensive in Scottsburg
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Scottsburg, IN
Compared to Carlsbad, Scottsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher