Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, New Mexico vs Tacoma, Washington


The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 61.0% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $230,205 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs Tacoma, WA
Compared to Carlsbad, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.0% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% lower
  Commute
  70.7% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.1% higher

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