Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 39.9% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $75,102 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Salt Lake City, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower