Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Fe, New Mexico vs Carlsbad, California


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 72.4% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $86,184 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, California is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa_Fe, NM vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Santa_Fe, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.4% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  56.6% higher
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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