Denver, Colorado vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 42.6% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $54,524 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Denver, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  39.8% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower