Midland, Texas vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 20.1% cheaper than Midland, Texas.

You would need a salary of $39,967 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Midland, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Midland, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Midland, Texas
Midland, TX vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Midland, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower