Hobbs, New Mexico vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 7.4% cheaper than Hobbs, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $46,275 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Hobbs, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Hobbs, New Mexico
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
6% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Hobbs, New Mexico
Hobbs, NM vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Hobbs, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower