Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Carlsbad, New Mexico


The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 44.6% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $55,363 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Portland, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  46.2% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% lower

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