Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 128.9% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $306,756 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
348% more expensive in Seattle
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Carlsbad, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  128.9% 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
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  425.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% lower
  Commute
  96.7% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.6% higher