Van Horn, Texas vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 6.4% more expensive than Van Horn, Texas.

You would need a salary of $53,193 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Van Horn, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is more expensive than Van Horn, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Van Horn, Texas
Van Horn, TX vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Van Horn, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower