Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 30.3% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $66,256 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Worcester, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% lower
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower