Cost of Living Calculator - South Lake Tahoe, California vs Carlsbad, New Mexico


The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 48.0% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $41,618 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs Carlsbad, NM
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.0% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% lower
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  33.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower

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