Plainview, Texas vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 7.0% more expensive than Plainview, Texas.

You would need a salary of $81,861 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainview, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is more expensive than Plainview, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Plainview, Texas
Plainview, TX vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Plainview, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% higher
      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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower