Omaha, Nebraska vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 18.4% cheaper than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $61,219 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Omaha, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Omaha, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher