New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 27.9% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $36,073 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to New Orleans, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  47.2% lower
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower