Des Moines, New Mexico vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 3.8% more expensive than Des Moines, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $51,912 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is more expensive than Des Moines, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Des Moines, New Mexico
Des Moines, NM vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Des Moines, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.3% lower
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower