Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Waco, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 7.6% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $53,820 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Waco
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs. Waco, TX
Compared to Carlsbad, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher