Carlsbad, California vs. Taos, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 50.8% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $24,580 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Taos
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Taos, NM
Compared to Carlsbad, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.8% lower
      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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  41.2% lower
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower