Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 12.2% cheaper than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $72,861 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Las Cruces, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower