Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Stevens, Washington vs Carlsbad, New Mexico


The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 43.7% cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $28,149 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens, WA vs Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Lake Stevens, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% higher
  Commute
  41.2% lower
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower

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