Waynesville, North Carolina vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 25.3% cheaper than Waynesville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $37,360 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Waynesville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Waynesville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Waynesville, North Carolina
Waynesville, NC vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Waynesville, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  28.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower