Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 18.2% cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $57,266 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Knoxville, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher