Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, New Mexico vs Thornton, Colorado


The cost of living in Thornton, Colorado is 67.7% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $83,834 in Thornton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thornton, Colorado is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Thornton
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs Thornton, CO
Compared to Carlsbad, Thornton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.7% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  168.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  73.7% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher

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