Cost of Living Calculator - Richardson, Texas vs Carlsbad, New Mexico


The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 34.4% cheaper than Richardson, Texas.

You would need a salary of $68,008 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Richardson, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Richardson, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Richardson, Texas
Richardson, TX vs Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Richardson, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  37.7% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower

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