Cost of Living Calculator - Fountain, Colorado vs Carlsbad, New Mexico


The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 29.5% cheaper than Fountain, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $35,275 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Fountain, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Fountain, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Fountain, Colorado
Fountain, CO vs Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Fountain, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower

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