Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Carlsbad, New Mexico


The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 37.9% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $31,059 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Tacoma, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% higher
  Commute
  41.4% lower
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% lower

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