Turlock, California vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 35.3% cheaper than Turlock, California.

You would need a salary of $32,348 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Turlock, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Turlock, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Turlock, California
Turlock, CA vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Turlock, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower