Plano, Texas vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 32.8% cheaper than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $33,593 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Plano, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower