Cost of Living Calculator - Del Mar, California vs Carlsbad, New Mexico


The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 80.9% cheaper than Del Mar, California.

You would need a salary of $14,335 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Del Mar, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Del Mar, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Del Mar, California
Del Mar, CA vs Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Del Mar, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.9% 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
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  43.2% lower
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower

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